Clinical Trial: Comparing Intubating Conditions Using Succinylcholine or Rocuronium for Rigid Bronchoscopy

Study Status: Suspended
Recruit Status: Suspended
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Comparing Intubating Conditions Using Succinylcholine or Rocuronium/Sugammadex for Rigid Bronchoscopy: a Randomized Study

Brief Summary: Succinylcholine is commonly used for neuromuscular relaxation for short procedures such as rigid bronchoscopy. A more modern alternative is the application aof rocuronium, reversed by sugammadex. The investigators compare the intubating conditions, incidence of postoperative myalgia (POM) as well as patient satisfaction for these two muscle relaxants.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Dr. Horst Schmidt Klinik GmbH

Current Primary Outcome: Intubating Condition [ Time Frame: after induction of general anaesthesia (after 3-5 minutes) ]

The intubating conditions will be measured using the scoring system proposed for Good Clinical Research Practice using the following variables: conditions of inserting the rigid bronchoscope, vocal cord position and coughing


Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: Postoperative Myalgia [ Time Frame: 72 hours after intervention ]

The severity of POM is measured by using a four-point-scale:

0. no myalgia

  1. minor pain limited to one area of the body
  2. muscle pain or stiffness noticed spontaneously by the patient, which may have required analgesic therapy
  3. generalized, severe or incapacitating discomfort


Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Dr. Horst Schmidt Klinik GmbH

Dates:
Date Received: November 22, 2013
Date Started: August 2015
Date Completion:
Last Updated: April 3, 2017
Last Verified: April 2017