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A Phase 4 randomized trial evaluating the safety of sugammadex (MK-8616) when used to reverse neuromuscular blockade induced by either rocuronium or vecuronium in American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Class 3 or 4 patients

A Phase 4 Randomized, Active-Comparator Controlled Clinical Trial to Study the Safety of Sugammadex (MK-8616) for the Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade Induced by Either Rocuronium Bromide or Vecuronium Bromide in American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Class 3 or 4 Subjects - Safety of Sugammadex for the Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade in ASA Class 3 or 4 Subjects

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
EU CTR
Registry ID
EUCTR2017-000187-15-AT
Enrollment
331
Registered
2017-08-11
Start date
2017-09-18
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-12-16

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Reversal of neuromuscular blockade MedDRA version: 20.0 Level: LLT Classification code 10018061 Term: General anesthesia System Organ Class: 100000004865

Interventions

Sponsors

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc.
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Have a body mass index (BMI) or = 40 kg/m2 criterion. 3. Have a planned surgical procedure that requires neuromuscular block with either rocuronium or vecuronium. 4. Have a planned surgical procedure (e.g., gastrointestinal [GI], urologic, or laparoscopic procedures) that in the opinion of the investigator does not preclude maintenance of moderate or deep depth of NMB throughout the case (maintained by re-dosing or continuous infusion). 5. If female, who is not of reproductive potential be one of the following: (1) postmenopausal (defined as at least 12 months with no menses in women =45 years of age); (2) has had a hysterectomy and/or bilateral oophorectomy, bilateral salpingectomy, or bilateral tubal ligation/occlusion at least 6 weeks prior to screening; (3) has a congenital or acquired condition that prevents childbearing; or (4) is undergoing surgical sterilization as the planned surgical procedure associated with participation in this study (e.g., hysterectomy or tubal ligation). 6. If female, who is sexually active and of child-bearing potential, agrees to use a medically accepted method of contraception through seven days after receiving protocol-specified medication. Medically accepted methods of contraception include condoms (male or female) with a spermicidal agent, diaphragm, or cervical cap with spermicide, medically prescribed intrauterine device (IUD), inert or copper - containing IUD, surgical sterilization (e.g., hysterectomy or tubal ligation). Abstinence (relative to heterosexual activity) can be used as the sole method of contraception if it is consistently employed as the subject’s preferred and usual lifestyle and if considered acceptable by local regulatory agencies and ERCs/IRBs. Periodic abstinence (e.g., calendar, ovulation, sympto- thermal, post-ovulation methods, etc.) and withdrawal are not acceptable methods of contraception. If a contraceptive method listed above is restricted by local regulations/guidelines, then it does not qualify as an acceptable method of contraception for subjects participating at sites in this country/region. 7. Be able to provide (or the subject’s legally authorized representative, in accordance with local requirements), written informed consent for the trial. The subject or legally authorized representative may also provide consent for Future Biomedical Research. However, the subject may participate in the main trial without participating in Future Biomedical Research. Are the trial subjects under 18? no Number of subjects for this age range: F.1.2 Adults (18-64 years) yes F.1.2.1 Number of subjects for this age range 281 F.1.3 Elderly (>=65 years) yes F.1.3.1 Number of subjects for this age range 50

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Has a pacemaker or automatic implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (AICD) that precludes the assessment of bradycardia or arrhythmias. 2. Has a medical condition or surgical procedure that precludes reversal of neuromuscular block at the end of surgery. 3. Has a neuromuscular disorder(s) that may affect neuromuscular block and/or trial assessments. 4. Is dialysis-dependent or has severe renal insufficiency 5. Has or is suspected of having a personal history or family history (parents, grandparents, or siblings) of malignant hyperthermia. 6. Has or is suspected of having an allergy (e.g., hypersensitivity and/or anaphylactic reaction) to study treatments or its/their excipients, to opioids/opiates, muscle relaxants or their excipients, or other medication(s) used during general anesthesia. 7. Has received or is planned to receive toremifene within 24 hours before or within 24 hours after study medication administration. 8. Has any condition that would contraindicate the administration of study medication. 9. Is pregnant, is attempting to become pregnant, or is lactating. 10. Has any clinically significant condition or situation (e.g., anatomical malformation that complicates intubation) other than the condition being studied that, in the opinion of the investigator, would interfere with the trial evaluations or optimal participation in the trial. 11. Is currently participating in or has participated in an interventional clinical trial (including any other current or ongoing trial with a sugammadex treatment arm) with an investigational compound or device within 30 days of signing the informed consent form of this current trial. 12. Is or has an immediate family member (e.g., spouse, parent/legal guardian, sibling or child) who is investigational site or sponsor staff directly involved with this trial.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Main Objective: 1.To characterize the incidence of treatment emergent sinus bradycardia, treatment emergent sinus tachycardia, or other treatment emergent cardiac arrhythmias after administration of sugammadex in a population of ASA Class 3 and 4 subjects in a surgical setting. 2.To evaluate the general safety of sugammadex in a population of ASA Class 3 and 4 subjects in a surgical setting. ;Secondary Objective: There are no secondary objectives (or hypotheses) for this trial.;Primary end point(s): 1.The proportion of subjects with treatment emergent sinus bradycardia 2.The proportion of subjects with treatment emergent sinus tachycardia 3.The proportion of subjects with other treatment emergent cardiac arrhythmias;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: Continuous ECG monitoring will be performed, beginning at least 5 minutes before, during, and for at least 30 minutes after administration of study medication to facilitate arrhythmia assessment. Other safety events and tolerability of sugammadex will be continuously assessed throughout the trial via standard AE reporting.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Secondary end point(s): None;Timepoint(s) of evaluation of this end point: Not Applicable

Countries

Austria, Denmark, Germany, United States

Contacts

Public ContactGlobal Clinical Trial Operations

Merck Sharp & Dohme Corp., a subsidiary of Merck

jonathan_cheng@merck.com+1267305 2925

Outcome results

None listed

Source: EU CTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026