Comparison of Rocuronium and Org 25969 With Cisatracurium and Neostigmine (19.4.310)(P05931)
- Registration Number
- NCT00451100
- Lead Sponsor
- Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate in adult patients a faster recovery from a neuromuscular block with 2.0 mg/kg Org 25969 (sugammadex) after rocuronium as compared to 50 ug/kg neostigmine after cisatracurium when administered at reappearance of T2
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 84
Inclusion Criteria
- Subjects of ASA 1 - 4;
- Subjects above or equal to the age of 18;
- Scheduled for surgical procedures with a general anesthesia requiring neuromuscular relaxation with the use of rocuronium or cisatracurium;
- Scheduled for surgical procedures in supine position;
- Given written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
- Subjects in whom a difficult intubation because of anatomical malformations was expected;
- Subjects known or suspected to have neuromuscular disorders impairing neuromuscular block (NMB) and/or significant renal dysfunction;
- Subjects known or suspected to have a (family) history of malignant hyperthermia;
- Subjects known or suspected to have an allergy to narcotics, muscle relaxants or other medication used during general anesthesia;
- Subjects receiving medication in a dose and/or at a time point known to interfere with neuromuscular blocking agents such as antibiotics, anticonvulsants and Mg2+;
- Subjects in whom the use of neostigmine and/or glycopyrrolate may be contraindicated;
- Subjects who had already participated in an Org25969 trial;
- Subjects who had participated in another clinical trial (not pre-approved by NV Organon) within 30 days of entering into CT 19.4.310.
- Female subjects who are pregnant:
- Female subjects of childbearing potential not using any method of birth control: condom or using only hormonal contraception as birth control;
- Female subjects who were breast -feeding.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- PARALLEL
- Arm && Interventions
Group Intervention Description Sugammadex Sugammadex 2.0 mg/kg Org 25969 (sugammadex) Neostigmine neostigmine 50 ug/kg neostigmine
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Time from start administration of Org 25969/neostigmine to recovery T4/T1 ratio to 0.9 After surgery
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Time from start administration of Org 25969/neostigmine to recovery T4/T1 ratio to 0.7 and 0.8 After surgery Assessment of clinical signs of recovery (level of consciousness, 5 sec head lift, and general muscle weakness) after surgery