Which reversal drug causes fewer bathroom problems after surgery?
NCT ID NCT06948409
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study reviewed records of 70,000 adults who had non-urinary surgery under general anesthesia. It compared two drugs used to reverse muscle relaxants: sugammadex and neostigmine (given with atropine or glycopyrrolate). The goal was to see which drug is linked to fewer cases of postoperative urinary retention, which can delay discharge from the recovery room. The study also looked at costs and unplanned hospital visits.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- sugammadex or neostigmine (with atropine or glycopyrrolate)
- What this could lead to
- If this study finds one reversal drug causes less urinary retention, it could help doctors choose the safer option for patients after surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a retrospective study, meaning it looks back at past records, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Other factors could influence the results.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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