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

Last updated: January 24, 2023
Sponsor: Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

3

Condition

Prostate Cancer

Prostate Disorders

Urologic Cancer

Treatment

N/A

Clinical Study ID

NCT04854993
3764
2020-004704-34
  • Ages > 65
  • Male

Study 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).

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • patient's age ≥65years
  • prostate cancer
  • robot-assisted laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RALP)

Exclusion

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 partialthromboplastin 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

Total Participants: 34
Study Start date:
July 13, 2021
Estimated Completion Date:
September 23, 2022

Study 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.

Connect with a study center

  • Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS

    Rome, 00168
    Italy

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