Which drug helps kids wake up faster after appendix surgery?
NCT ID NCT05256901
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested two drugs, sugammadex and neostigmine/glycopyrrolate, to see which one helps children recover faster after laparoscopic appendectomy. The trial planned to enroll 22 children aged 2-17 but was terminated early. The main goal was to measure how quickly children left the operating room after surgery.
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/Glycopyrrolate
- What this could lead to
- If sugammadex works better, it could help children wake up faster and leave the operating room sooner after appendectomy.
- What could go wrong
- This was a small, single-center trial that was terminated early, so results are limited and may not apply to other hospitals or patients.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States
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