Could a tiny dose of muscle relaxant make lung scopes safer?
NCT ID NCT07035301
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether giving a low dose of a muscle relaxant (rocuronium) during bronchoscopy—a procedure where a tube is inserted into the lungs—could reduce complications like throat spasms and coughing. 153 adults having elective bronchoscopy were split into two groups: one got the muscle relaxant, the other got a placebo. The goal was to see if the relaxant made the procedure smoother and safer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Rocuronium (low-dose muscle relaxant)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make bronchoscopy safer and more comfortable by reducing airway spasms and coughing during the procedure.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 153 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Low-dose muscle relaxants still carry risks like breathing difficulties.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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The First Affiliated Hospital of Harbin Medical University
Harbin, Heilongjiang, 150001, China