Muscle loss may change anesthesia needs in liver transplants
NCT ID NCT06909942
First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 01, 2026 · Updated 17 times
Summary
This study looked at 3 liver transplant patients to see if those with muscle loss (sarcopenia) need less of the muscle relaxant drug rocuronium during surgery. Researchers measured hand grip strength and used a questionnaire to check for sarcopenia before surgery. The goal is to personalize drug doses to reduce side effects and shorten hospital stays.
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Turgut Ozal Medicine Center Liver Transplantation Institute
Malatya, Battalgazi, 44040, Turkey (Türkiye)
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