Can a reversal drug wake up ICU patients faster after a breathing tube?

NCT ID NCT05993390

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving a drug to reverse muscle relaxants after placing a breathing tube helps doctors check brain function sooner. Thirty critically ill adults in the ICU will receive either sugammadex, neostigmine, or no reversal drug. Researchers will measure how quickly patients can open their eyes or move on command.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

sugammadex and neostigmine

What this could lead to

If it works, this could help doctors assess brain function faster in critically ill patients after intubation.

What could go wrong

This is a very small early-phase study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The drugs themselves carry risks like allergic reactions or side effects.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Critical Illness Neurologic Manifestations

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Seoul National University Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Seoul, Jongno-gu, 03080, South Korea

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