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Impact of Sugammadex vs. Neostigmine Reversal on Post-Operative Recovery and Complications

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Interventions
Registration Number
NCT03679611
Lead Sponsor
University Health Network, Toronto
Brief Summary

Sugammadex or neostigmine are given at the end of the surgery to reverse neuro muscular blocking drugs (NMBD). This study will evaluate whether reversal of NMBD with sugammadex is associated with faster recovery than neostigmine resulting in faster discharge from the operating room (OR) in obese patients with OSA undergoing bariatric surgery. Half of the patients in the study will receive sugammadex and the other half of the patients will receive neostigmine.

Detailed Description

Sugammadex and neostigmine are NMBD reversal agents. Neostigmine - an anticholinesterase is given to reverse NMBD; however reversal of NMBD with neostigmine may be associated with residual neuromuscular blockade in up to 64% patients postoperatively in the post anesthesia care unit. Even mild degrees of residual neuromuscular blockade can have serious clinical consequences in the postoperative period. The severity of OSA often worsens after surgery and patients with OSA are at increased risk for early respiratory complications after extubating and in the PACU. Morbid obesity is associated with critical respiratory complications in patients with OSA.

Sugammadex is a newer NMBD reversal agent that rapidly and completely reverses rocuronium. It is a modified gamma cyclodextrin that forms a complex with the neuromuscular blocking agent rocuronium. It reduces the amount of neuromuscular blocking agent available to bind to nicotinic cholinergic receptors in the neuromuscular junction. It has been shown to more rapidly reverse residual neuromuscular blockade than neostigmine in obese patients without obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

This study will evaluate whether reversal of NMBD with sugammadex is associated with faster recovery than neostigmine resulting in faster discharge from the operating room (OR) in obese patients with OSA undergoing bariatric surgery. Half of the patients in the study will receive sugammadex and other half of the patients will receive neostigmine

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
120
Inclusion Criteria
  • Age ≥ 18 years old
  • Diagnosed Obstructive Sleep Apnea patients by polysomnography
  • Scheduled elective bariatric surgery
Exclusion Criteria
  • Age<18 years old
  • Allergy to rocuronium
  • Allergy to sugammadex
  • Allergy to neostigmine
  • Malignant hyperthermia
  • Hepatic insufficiency
  • Renal insufficiency
  • Neuromuscular Disease
  • Pregnancy

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
PARALLEL
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Interventional ArmSugammadex SodiumInterventional Arm will receive sugammadex sodium 2 mg/kg actual body weight, At the end of surgery Sugammadex will be administered when the TOF reveals at least 2 responses
Standard drug ArmNeostigminestandard drug Arm will receive neostigmine 2.5 mg and glycopyrrolate 0.4 mg, At the end of surgery neostigmine and glycopyrrolate will be administered when the TOF reveals at least 2 responses
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time to Discharge From Operating Room15 minutes

The time from study drug administration to discharge from operating room (OR).

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Time the Patient Open Eyes to Command15 minutes

Time from study drug administration to the patient open eyes to command.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Toronto Western Hospital

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Toronto, Ontario, Canada

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