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.

appendicitis

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

    Atlanta, Georgia, 30329, United States