Which hand muscle wakes up first? study tests anesthesia monitoring
NCT ID NCT06467448
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how two different hand muscles recover from muscle relaxants given during surgery. In 57 patients, researchers used EMG monitors to compare recovery in the thumb muscle versus the pinky muscle. The goal was to see if one muscle gives a better signal for when it's safe to stop anesthesia.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help anesthesiologists choose the best muscle to monitor for safer recovery from muscle relaxants during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study with only 57 patients. Results may not apply to all surgeries or patient groups.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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