Heart rate may predict paralysis drug speed in surgery
NCT ID NCT07168252
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study aims to create a mathematical model that predicts how quickly the muscle relaxant rocuronium takes effect based on a patient's heart function (cardiac output). Researchers will enroll 32 adults undergoing general anesthesia to measure time to paralysis and heart output. The goal is to improve intubation safety by tailoring drug doses.
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- Phase
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Phase 4
Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.
- Participants
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About 32 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * General anaesthesia utilising an arterial line and rocuronium at an approved study site hospital (WSLHD - Blacktown \& Mount Druitt hospitals) * Expected procedure duration \>1.5 hours * no contraindications to rocuronium neuromuscular blockade * no contraindications to propofol TCI anaesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Unable to consent for themselves for procedure * Need for hospital interpreter (not currently funded for research use) * pregnancy or lactation * BMI \> 50 * neuromuscular condition (e.g. affecting muscle or neuromuscular junction) * renal failure (eGFR \<30) * chronic liver failure diagnosis * epilepsy or antiepileptics * lithium * Atrial Fibrillation/Aflutter (regular rhythm needed for cardiac output monitor) * gentamicin administered before induction
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