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Recovery From dNMB Using Different Sugammadex Doses in Elderly Patients Undergoing Robot-assisted Prostatectomy

Phase 3
Completed
Conditions
Neuromuscular Blockade
Prostate Cancer
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT04854993
Lead Sponsor
Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Brief Summary

The aim of this prospecive randomized study is to evaluate the effects of a dose of sugammadex increased by 50% compared to a standard dose on recovery time from deep neuromuscular block in elderly patients undergoing robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP). Secondary objectives are to evaluate the different extubation time, time to exit from the operating room (OR), lenght of stay in post-anaesthesia care unit (PACU) and safety (hemodynamic parameters and respiratory function).

Detailed Description

An increasing percentage of elderly patients with localized prostate cancer undergo RALP, due to the higher safety and feasibility of this minimally invasive surgical option compared to standard open procedure. This procedure is performed under deep neuromuscular block (dNMB) in order to guarantee an adequate working space. Induction and maintenance of the dNMB require neuromuscular monitoring and adequate reversal at the end of the intervention to prevent postoperative residual curarization (PORC). Sugammadex is the most attractive strategy to titrate reversal according to NMB monitoring data and to ensure a complete recovery of muscle function before extubation. In elderly patients, the risk of PORC and related postoperative complications is higher. For these reasons, we hypothesize that a dose of sugammadex increased by 50% compared to a standard dose could significantly shorten neuromuscular recovery time, extubation time, OR discharge time and PACU length of stay in elderly patients undergoing RALP.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
34
Inclusion Criteria
  • patient's age ≥65years
  • prostate cancer
  • robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP)
Exclusion Criteria
  • inability to obtain written informed consent
  • history of significant liver, renal or pulmonary diseases
  • current smoking
  • chronic or acute alcoholism
  • known or suspected neuromuscular disorders
  • family history of malignant hyperthermia
  • any pre-existing coagulopathy
  • abnormal blood coagulation tests (including prothrombin time <70%; activated partial thromboplastin time >38 seconds and INR >1.20) or preoperative anticoagulant therapies
  • BMI ≥30 Kg/m2
  • known allergy or hypersensitivity to the drugs used in the study
  • planned postoperative admission to intensive care unit.
  • moderate neuromuscular block (TOF 1-3) at the end of surgery

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Standard dose of sugammadexSugammadex 4 mg/kgA dose of 6 mg/kg of sugammadex will be given intravenously for deep neuromuscular block reversal at the end of surgery
Increased dose of sugammadexSugammadex 6 mg/kgA dose of 6 mg/kg of sugammadex will be given intravenously for deep neuromuscular block reversal at the end of surgery
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Neuromuscular recovery time5 minutes

Time from the end of sugammadex administration to train-of-four (TOF)=1

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Hemodynamic parametersup to discharge from post-anaesthesia care unit, an average of 2 hours

Non-invasive blood pressure (mmHg) and heart rate (beats per minute) after sugammadex administration

Respiratory functionup to discarge from post-anaesthesia care unit, an average of 2 hours

Peripheral oxygen saturation (percentage) and respiratory rate (breaths per minute) after sugammadex administration

Time to extubation10 minutes

Time from neuromuscular reversal (TOF=1) to extubation

PACU length of stay2 hours

Duration of stay in the post-anaesthesia care unit

Time to OR exit30 minutes

Time from neuromuscular reversal (TOF=1) to exit from the operating room

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS

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Rome, Italy

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