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Clinical Trials/NCT00473694
NCT00473694
Completed
Phase 3

A Multicenter, Randomized, Parallel Group Comparative, Active-Controlled, Safety-assessor Blinded. Phase IIIa, Pivotal Trial in Adult Subjects Comparing Org 25969 With Neostigmine as Reversal Agent of a Neuromuscular Block Induced by Maintenance Dosing of Rocuronium or Vecuronium at 1-2 PTCs

Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC0 sites182 target enrollmentNovember 28, 2005

Overview

Phase
Phase 3
Intervention
sugammadex
Conditions
Anesthesia, General
Sponsor
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
Enrollment
182
Primary Endpoint
Time From Start of Administration of Sugammadex or Neostigmine to Recovery of the T4/T1 Ratio to 0.9 After Neuromuscular Block (NMB) Induced by Rocuronium
Status
Completed
Last Updated
7 years ago

Overview

Brief Summary

The purpose of the trial is to demonstrate a faster recovery from neuromuscular block (NMB) induced with rocuronium or vecuronium after reversal by 4.0 mg/kg of Org 25969 compared with reversal by 70 μg/kg of neostigmine in combination with 14 μg/kg glycopyrrolate.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
November 28, 2005
End Date
January 29, 2007
Last Updated
7 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Class 1 to 4
  • 18 years or older
  • Scheduled to undergo an elective surgical procedure under general anesthesia requiring the use of rocuronium or vecuronium for endotracheal intubation and maintenance of neuromuscular block
  • Scheduled for surgery in supine position
  • Given written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

  • Participants in whom a difficult intubation is expected due to anatomical malformations
  • Known or suspected to have neuromuscular disorders impairing neuromuscular blockade and/or significant renal dysfunction
  • Known or suspected to have a (family) history of malignant hyperthermia
  • Known or suspected to have an allergy to narcotics, muscle relaxants, or other medications used during surgery
  • Receiving medication known to interfere with neuromuscular blocking agents such as anticonvulsants, antibiotics, and magnesium (Mg2+)
  • Participants in whom the use of neostigmine and/or glycopyrrolate may be contraindicated
  • Female participants who are pregnant or breast-feeding
  • Females participants of childbearing potential not using an acceptable method of birth control \[condom or diaphragm with spermicide, vasectomized partner (\> 6 months), IUD, abstinence\]
  • Participants who had already participated in an Org 25969 trial
  • Participants who had participated in another clinical trial, not pre-approved by Organon, within 30 days of entering into Protocol 19.4.302

Arms & Interventions

rocuronium+sugammadex

Participants received a single bolus dose of 0.60 mg/kg rocuronium prior to intubation. The neuromuscular block was maintained with 0.15 mg/kg rocuronium if needed. At 1-2 post-tetanic counts (PTC) and after the last dose of rocuronium, a single bolus dose of 4.0 mg/kg sugammadex was administered.

Intervention: sugammadex

rocuronium+sugammadex

Participants received a single bolus dose of 0.60 mg/kg rocuronium prior to intubation. The neuromuscular block was maintained with 0.15 mg/kg rocuronium if needed. At 1-2 post-tetanic counts (PTC) and after the last dose of rocuronium, a single bolus dose of 4.0 mg/kg sugammadex was administered.

Intervention: rocuronium

rocuronium+neostigmine

Participants received a single bolus dose of 0.60 mg/kg rocuronium prior to intubation. The neuromuscular block was maintained with 0.15 mg/kg rocuronium if needed. At 1-2 PTC and after the last dose of rocuronium, a single bolus dose of 70.0 μg/kg neostigmine (up to a maximum dose of 5 mg) was administered in combination with 14.0 μg/kg glycopyrrolate.

Intervention: neostigmine

rocuronium+neostigmine

Participants received a single bolus dose of 0.60 mg/kg rocuronium prior to intubation. The neuromuscular block was maintained with 0.15 mg/kg rocuronium if needed. At 1-2 PTC and after the last dose of rocuronium, a single bolus dose of 70.0 μg/kg neostigmine (up to a maximum dose of 5 mg) was administered in combination with 14.0 μg/kg glycopyrrolate.

Intervention: rocuronium

rocuronium+neostigmine

Participants received a single bolus dose of 0.60 mg/kg rocuronium prior to intubation. The neuromuscular block was maintained with 0.15 mg/kg rocuronium if needed. At 1-2 PTC and after the last dose of rocuronium, a single bolus dose of 70.0 μg/kg neostigmine (up to a maximum dose of 5 mg) was administered in combination with 14.0 μg/kg glycopyrrolate.

Intervention: glycopyrrolate

vecuronium+sugammadex

Participants received a single bolus dose of 0.1 mg/kg vecuronium prior to intubation. The neuromuscular block was maintained with 0.015 mg/kg vecuronium if needed. At 1-2 PTC and after the last dose of vecuronium, a single bolus dose of 4.0 mg/kg sugammadex was administered.

Intervention: sugammadex

vecuronium+sugammadex

Participants received a single bolus dose of 0.1 mg/kg vecuronium prior to intubation. The neuromuscular block was maintained with 0.015 mg/kg vecuronium if needed. At 1-2 PTC and after the last dose of vecuronium, a single bolus dose of 4.0 mg/kg sugammadex was administered.

Intervention: vecuronium

vecuronium+neostigmine

Participants received a single bolus dose of 0.1 mg/kg vecuronium prior to intubation. The neuromuscular block was maintained with 0.015 mg/kg vecuronium if needed. At 1-2 PTC and after the last dose of vecuronium, a single bolus dose of 70.0 μg/kg neostigmine (up to a maximum dose of 5 mg) was administered in combination with 14.0 μg/kg glycopyrrolate.

Intervention: neostigmine

vecuronium+neostigmine

Participants received a single bolus dose of 0.1 mg/kg vecuronium prior to intubation. The neuromuscular block was maintained with 0.015 mg/kg vecuronium if needed. At 1-2 PTC and after the last dose of vecuronium, a single bolus dose of 70.0 μg/kg neostigmine (up to a maximum dose of 5 mg) was administered in combination with 14.0 μg/kg glycopyrrolate.

Intervention: vecuronium

vecuronium+neostigmine

Participants received a single bolus dose of 0.1 mg/kg vecuronium prior to intubation. The neuromuscular block was maintained with 0.015 mg/kg vecuronium if needed. At 1-2 PTC and after the last dose of vecuronium, a single bolus dose of 70.0 μg/kg neostigmine (up to a maximum dose of 5 mg) was administered in combination with 14.0 μg/kg glycopyrrolate.

Intervention: glycopyrrolate

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Time From Start of Administration of Sugammadex or Neostigmine to Recovery of the T4/T1 Ratio to 0.9 After Neuromuscular Block (NMB) Induced by Rocuronium

Time Frame: Up to approximately 3 hours after administration of study drug

Mean time from start of sugammadex or neostigmine administration to recovery of T4/T1 ratio to 0.9 was assessed by applying repetitive train of four (TOF) electrical stimulations to the ulnar nerve every 15 seconds and assessing twitch response at the adductor pollicis muscle. Nerve stimulation continued until the ratio of the magnitude of the fourth twitch (T4) to first twitch (T1) reached at least 0.9. The greater the T4/T1 ratio represented the greater the recovery from NMB; with a value of 0.0 representing no recovery and 1.0 representing full recovery. Reduced recovery time of the T4/T1 ratio to 0.9 indicated faster recovery from NMB. Mean time was collected in minutes and seconds but converted to and presented in minutes only. The analysis included a procedure for the imputation of missing recovery times.

Time From Start of Administration of Sugammadex or Neostigmine to Recovery of the T4/T1 Ratio to 0.9 After Neuromuscular Block (NMB) Induced by Vecuronium

Time Frame: Up to approximately 6 hours after administration of study drug

Mean time from start of sugammadex or neostigmine administration to recovery of T4/T1 ratio to 0.9 was assessed by applying repetitive train of four (TOF) electrical stimulations to the ulnar nerve every 15 seconds and assessing twitch response at the adductor pollicis muscle. Nerve stimulation continued until the ratio of the magnitude of the fourth twitch (T4) to first twitch (T1) reached at least 0.9. The greater the T4/T1 ratio represented the greater the recovery from NMB; with a value of 0.0 representing no recovery and 1.0 representing full recovery. Reduced recovery time of the T4/T1 ratio to 0.9 indicated faster recovery from NMB. Mean time was collected in minutes and seconds but converted to and presented in minutes only. The analysis included a procedure for the imputation of missing recovery times.

Secondary Outcomes

  • Time From Start of Administration of Sugammadex or Neostigmine to Recovery of the T4/T1 Ratio to 0.7 After Neuromuscular Block (NMB) Induced by Rocuronium(Up to approximately 2 hours after administration of study drug)
  • Time From Start of Administration of Sugammadex or Neostigmine to Recovery of the T4/T1 Ratio to 0.8 After Neuromuscular Block (NMB) Induced by Vecuronium(Up to approximately 5 hours after administration of study drug)
  • Number of Participants Awake and Oriented After Anesthesia (Clinical Assessment of Level of Consciousness)(Up to 24 hours)
  • Time From Start of Administration of Sugammadex or Neostigmine to Recovery of the T4/T1 Ratio to 0.8 After Neuromuscular Block (NMB) Induced by Rocuronium(Up to approximately 3 hours after administration of study drug)
  • Time From Start of Administration of Sugammadex or Neostigmine to Recovery of the T4/T1 Ratio to 0.7 After Neuromuscular Block (NMB) Induced by Vecuronium(Up to approximately 4 hours after administration of study drug)
  • Number of Participants Aroused With Minimal Stimulation After Anesthesia (Clinical Assessment of Level of Consciousness)(Up to 24 hours)
  • Number of Participants Responsive Only to Tactile Stimulation After Anesthesia (Clinical Assessment of Level of Consciousness)(Up to 24 hours)
  • Number of Participants Able to Perform a 5-second Head Lift(Up to 24 hours)
  • Number of Participants Experiencing General Muscle Weakness(Up to 24 hours)

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