TerminatedPhase 4

Sugammadex vs Neostigmine Reversal in Pediatric Appendectomy

Stopped: Study was terminated due to lack of funding.

United States22 participantsStarted 2023-07-19

Plain-language summary

This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial with patients assigned to neuromuscular reversal with either sugammadex or neostigmine/glycopyrrolate reversal. The study will not be blinded to the anesthesiologist to allow for appropriate decision-making on timing and dosage of reversal. This is a single-center study.

Who can participate

Age range

2 Years – 17 Years

Sex

ALL

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients 2-17 years of age * Diagnosis of acute appendicitis * Patient undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta- Egleston. * Parent or Legal Authorized Representative willing to participate, able to understand and sign an informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with an allergy to Sugammadex or Neostigmine * History of renal dysfunction * Parent or legal guardian unwilling or unable or unable to understand the 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

Total Time From Surgery End to Out of the Operating Room (OR)

Timeframe: Up to 2 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05256901

SponsorEmory University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-07-05

Results submitted2025-08-12

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