Neuromuscular Blockade Comparison for GI-2 Recovery After Bowel Resection

July 31, 2026 updated by: Robert Ryan Field, University of California, Irvine

Sugammadex VS Neostigmine and Glycopyrrolate Reversal of Neuromuscular Relaxation For Time to Return of Bowel Function After Bowel Resection: Prospective, Randomized, Triple-blinded Clinical Trial For Quality Improvement

The purpose of this research study is to see the outcome of Sugammadex versus Neostigmine with Glycopyrrolate in colorectal surgery as it relates to its effects on post-surgical time (in hours) to first bowel movement and tolerance for solid food (GI-2 recovery) following bowel resection surgery

Study Overview

Status

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Completed

Conditions

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Intervention / Treatment

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Detailed Description

Neuromuscular blocking agents are essential during surgical procedures to paralyze the body to avoid unnecessary movement during surgery. There are various medications, such as Sugammadex that are later used to reverse the effects of the neuromuscular blockade. The U.S. performs approximately 320,000 colectomies per year for benign and malignant conditions such as Ulcerative Colitis (UC). Bowel resection surgery removes a portion of small or large intestine. Currently, there is little available prospective outcomes data regarding the use of Sugammadex versus Neostigmine with Glycopyrrolate in colorectal surgery as it relates to its effects on post-surgical time (hour) to first bowel movement and tolerance for solid food (aka GI-2 recovery) following bowel resection surgery. The study team will be conducting a randomized triple-blind study (patient's assigned group is hidden from the patient, provider, and research team). Randomization is created by using an electronic randomizer. Upon consent, the patient's assignment (per the randomizer) will be submitted to the Investigational Drug Service (IDS) Pharmacy by a department employee with no direct patient interaction.

Study Type

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Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

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132

Phase

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  • Phase 4

Contacts and Locations

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Study Contact

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Study Contact Backup

Study Locations

  • United States
    • California
      • Orange, California, United States, 92868
        • UC Irvine Medical Center

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

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Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Age 18 or older
  • Laparoscopic bowel resection surgery under general anesthesia with nondepolarizing neuromuscular blockade with rocuronium or vecuronium, and requiring inpatient admission

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Allergy to Rocuronium, Vecuronium, or Sugammadex
  • Bowel resection surgery requiring an ostomy
  • No severe valvulopathy, no systolic heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF), no coronary artery disease with positive stress test for ischemic regional wall motion abnormality
  • No autoimmune pulmonary disease, no severe pulmonary fibrosis, no severe pulmonary hypertension, no COPD with requirement of home oxygen, no pulmonary cancer of primary or metastatic origin
  • Creatinine Clearance (CrCl) of less than 30
  • Pregnancy
  • Incapable of providing consent or understanding the research project

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Triple

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm

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Intervention / Treatment

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Active Comparator: Neostigmine plus Glycopyrrolate

0.07 mg/kg Neostigmine plus 0.014 mg/kg glycopyrrolate

2 syringes numbered 1 and 2

  1. Syringe #1: Glycopyrrolate
  2. Syringe #2: Neostigmine
Drug: Neostigmine Injectable Solution
Examine GI-2 recovery
Other Names:
  • Group B
  • Neostigmine plus Glycopyrrolate
Active Comparator: Sugammadex

2.0 mg/kg of Sugammadex plus saline equivalent

2 syringes numbered 1 and 2

  1. Syringe #1: 0.9% sodium chloride
  2. Syringe #2: : full Sugammadex dose + 0.9 sodium chloride (QS to match volume)
Drug: Sugammadex injection
Examine GI-2 recovery
Other Names:
  • Group A
  • Sugammadex

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Primary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
GI-2 Recovery
Time Frame: Post-surgically until report of first bowel movement
GI-2 recovery as defined as hour to first bowel movement and toleration of oral diet
Post-surgically until report of first bowel movement

Secondary Outcome Measures

Secondary Outcome Measures

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Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Time to Out of Bed
Time Frame: Up to 24 hours post surgery
Time for patient to be able to get out of bed and walk post surgically
Up to 24 hours post surgery
Cost of Stay
Time Frame: From hospital admission to discharge
Total cost of surgical stay
From hospital admission to discharge
Length of Stay
Time Frame: From hospital admission to discharge
Total time patient is at hospital
From hospital admission to discharge
Morbidity & Mortality
Time Frame: Up to 30 days post surgery
Morbidity was defined as the number of participants with at least one predefined postoperative complication, including postoperative ileus, pulmonary complications, cardiovascular complications, surgical site infection, urinary tract infection, acute kidney injury, thromboembolic events, reoperation, anastomotic leak, wound dehiscence, or postoperative transfusion within 30 days after surgery. Mortality was defined as all-cause death occurring within 30 days after surgery. Complications were identified through review of the electronic medical record.
Up to 30 days post surgery
Post Reversal Bradycardia
Time Frame: Post surgically but prior to PACU discharge, up to 24 hours
Number of participants experiencing post-reversal bradycardia prior to discharge from PACU
Post surgically but prior to PACU discharge, up to 24 hours
Duration of PACU Stay
Time Frame: From surgical end time to PACU discharge, up to 24 hours
Time in PACU, not owing to bed availability. Defined as time to achieve a sustained Aldrete score ≥8.
From surgical end time to PACU discharge, up to 24 hours
Amount of Fluid Administration
Time Frame: Intraoperative and postoperative including PACU stay, up to 24 hours
Total amount of IV fluids administered during and after surgery through PACU stay.
Intraoperative and postoperative including PACU stay, up to 24 hours
Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
Time Frame: Postoperative to discharge, up to 1 week
Number of Participants Experiencing PONV
Postoperative to discharge, up to 1 week

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Sponsor

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University of California, Irvine

Collaborators

Collaborators

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Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC

Investigators

Investigators

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  • Principal Investigator: Robert R Field, MD, Associate Clinical Professor

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

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April 17, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

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March 4, 2026

Study Completion (Actual)

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June 30, 2026

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

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October 20, 2023

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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October 31, 2023

First Posted (Actual)

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November 1, 2023

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

Last Update Posted

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August 25, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

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July 31, 2026

Last Verified

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July 1, 2026

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Other Study ID Numbers

Other Study ID Numbers

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  • 2295
  • Field 100931 (Other Identifier: Merck Investigator Initiated Studies Program (MISP))

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

NO

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

Yes

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

product manufactured in and exported from the U.S.

Yes

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