Wrist nerve showdown: could a different nerve improve anesthesia monitoring?

NCT ID NCT07571395

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether monitoring the median nerve in the wrist works as well as the usual ulnar nerve for tracking muscle relaxant effects during surgery. Researchers will enroll 45 adults having elective surgery that requires muscle relaxants. The goal is to see if the median nerve provides reliable data, which could give anesthesiologists more options for ensuring patients recover safely from 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 give anesthesiologists a better way to monitor muscle relaxant recovery, potentially improving patient safety during surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or surgeries. It focuses on monitoring, not treatment.

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As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ELECTIVE SURGERY NERVE CONDUCTION STUDY NEUROMUSCULAR MONITORING AFTER ADMINISTRATION OF NEUROMUSCULAR BLOCKING AGENTS IN DIFFERENT TYPES OF SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Debrecen Medical Center, Department of Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
RECRUITING

Debrecen, 4032, Hungary

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