CompletedPhase 4

Incidence and Severity of Residual Neuromuscular Blockade

United States78 participantsStarted 2016-01

Plain-language summary

This prospective study will take place at Harborview Medical Center (HMC) and the University of Washington Medical Center (UWMC), and will enroll adult patients undergoing abdominal surgery. The purpose of this study is to identify if the use of a specific plan to managing muscle relaxants will help decrease the risk of muscle weakness after general anesthesia with muscle relaxation in a population of patients undergoing abdominal surgery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults age 18 or older * Will undergo open or laparoscopic abdominal surgery expected to last \<6 hours at HMC or UWMC * Have ASA physical status I-III * Scheduled to have general anesthesia with at least 1 dose of nondepolarizing NMBD for endotracheal intubation or maintenance of neuromuscular block (NMB) Exclusion Criteria: * Allergy to NMBDs * Patients with neuromuscular disease (myasthenia gravis or muscular dystrophy) * Pregnant or lactating women * Non-English speaking * Unable to provide informed consent

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Incidence of residual paralysis

Timeframe: The outcome measure will be assessed at time of extubation

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02660398

SponsorUniversity of Washington

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2017-01

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