New study reveals how sugammadex works in obese patients during surgery

NCT ID NCT05328778

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

Summary

This completed Phase 4 trial studied how sugammadex, a drug that reverses muscle relaxants, works in 48 patients undergoing laparoscopic surgery. Researchers measured drug levels in the blood and how quickly patients recovered muscle function. The study focused on patients with a BMI of 25 or higher who were having bariatric surgery.

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Active substance
Sugammadex (a drug that reverses muscle relaxants used during surgery)

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Guangzhou Military Region General Hospital, Department of Anesthesiology

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510010, China

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