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Sugammadex vs Neostigmine/Glycopyrrolate on Urinary Retention After Spine Surgery

A Double-blind, Randomized, Parallel Group Study to Compare Rocuronium Reversal With Sugammadex (Bridion®) Versus Neostigmine/Glycopyrrolate and the Incidence of Urinary Retention After Elective Ambulatory Posterior Lumbar Laminectomy

Status
Completed
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05887375
Enrollment
118
Registered
2023-06-02
Start date
2023-08-03
Completion date
2026-01-15
Last updated
2026-05-05

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

Conditions

Reversal of Neuromuscular Blockade, Spine Surgery, Urinary Retention Postoperative

Keywords

Urinary retention, Spine surgery, Sugammadex, Neostigmine, Neuromuscular blockade, Neuromuscular blockade reversal, Cholinesterase Inhibitors, Cholinergic Agents, Physiological Effects of Drugs, Parasympathomimetic, Autonomic Agents

Brief summary

This is an active-comparator controlled study to evaluate the effect of sugammadex compared to neostigmine/glycopyrrolate for reversal of rocuronium on the incidence of urinary retention after subjects undergo elective ambulatory spine surgery.

Detailed description

Subjects requiring elective ambulatory posterior lumbar laminectomy, will receive either an intravenous infusion bolus of Sugammadex (2 mg/kg dosed by actual body weight) or intravenous infusion bolus of Neostigmine (50 μg/kg, up to 5 mg maximum dose) plus Glycopyrrolate (10 μg/kg, up to 1 mg maximum dose). Additionally, all subjects will receive hospital standard of care therapy for their surgery and hospital stay.

Interventions

DRUGSugammadex

Sugammadex will be used to reverse rocuronium neuromuscular blockade (NMB). Dose will be according to participant actual body weight.

DRUGNeostigmine

Neostigmine will be used to reverse rocuronium NMB. Dose will be according to participant actual body weight.

DRUGGlycopyrrolate

Glycopyrrolate will be co-administered with neostigmine during reversal of rocuronium NMB. Dose will be according to participant actual body weight.

DRUGRocuronium

To achieve NMB, participants will receive the steroidal neuromuscular blocking agent Rocuronium Bromide administered via IV infusion and dosed according to participant actual body weight. It will be used per label to maintain muscle relaxation as an adjunct to general anesthesia.

Sponsors

University of Missouri-Columbia
Lead SponsorOTHER
Merck Sharp & Dohme LLC
CollaboratorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
QUADRUPLE (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No

Inclusion criteria

* Age ≥ 18 years * ASA Physical Status I-III

Exclusion criteria

* Inability to obtain written informed consent * Allergy to medications used in the protocol * Known or suspected neuromuscular disorders * Significant renal disease with a serum creatinine ≥ 2 mg/dL * Significant liver disease * A family history of malignant hyperthermia * History of genitourinary surgery, cancer, or radiation within the last year * Currently prescribed urological medications or diuretics * BPH or symptoms of BPH (interrupted or weak urine stream or wake up to urinate more than two times per night) * History or diagnosis of urinary incontinence or urinary retention * History of PONV with use of scopolamine * Use of Foley catheter pre- or intra- operatively * Perioperative medications that influence micturition (e.g., diuretics or intraoperative anticholinergic medication use other than NMB reversal)

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Incidence of urinary retentionUp to 6 hours after administration of study interventionThe difference between sugammadex and neostigmine/glycopyrrolate on the incidence of urinary retention defined as no void more than 6 hours after posterior lumbar spine surgery in ambulatory/short stay patients.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
MicturitionUp to 1 day after administration of study interventionBetween patients who received sugammadex and neostigmine/glycopyrrolate. To compare actual times of micturition we will analyze the proportion of patients (percentages) voided at 6, 9, 12 and 24 hours.
Bladder urine volumeUp to 6 hours after administration of study interventionBetween patients who received sugammadex and neostigmine/glycopyrrolate. To compare bladder urine volumes in milliliters (mL) we will perform bladder ultrasound scan at 6 hours postoperatively if patients did not void.
Urinary retention symptomsUp to 1 day after administration of study interventionBetween patients who received sugammadex and neostigmine/glycopyrrolate. To compare urinary retention symptoms, we will administer a questionnaire at 6 hours postoperatively and on postoperative day 1.
Bladder catheterizationUp to 1 Day after administration of study interventionBetween patients who received sugammadex and neostigmine/glycopyrrolate. To compare need for bladder catheterization (straight or Foley).
Length of hospital stayUp to 7 Days after administration of study interventionBetween patients who received sugammadex and neostigmine/glycopyrrolate. To compare length of hospital stay.

Countries

United States

Contacts

PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATORBoris Mraovic, MD, FASA

University of Missouri-Columbia

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: May 6, 2026