Anesthesia Strategies for Endotracheal Intubation

(REMI-MEP Trial)

MA
Overseen ByMariel Anne Reyes
Age: 18+
Sex: Any
Trial Phase: Phase 4
Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
No Placebo GroupAll trial participants will receive the active study treatment (no placebo)
Prior Safety DataThis treatment has passed at least one previous human trial

What You Need to Know Before You Apply

What is the purpose of this trial?

The purpose of this research is to compare four commonly used anesthesia medication strategies for placing a breathing tube in patients undergoing spine surgery that requires motor evoked potential (MEP) monitoring.

Who Is on the Research Team?

SG

Shaun Gruenbaum, MD

Principal Investigator

Mayo Clinic

Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?

This trial is for adults scheduled for spine surgery who need a breathing tube placed and require motor evoked potential (MEP) monitoring. People with conditions that make anesthesia unsafe or those not needing MEP monitoring are excluded.

Inclusion Criteria

My overall health is good to moderately limited, but not severely ill.
I am scheduled for planned spine surgery that needs MEP monitoring.
Able to provide written informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

I have a neuromuscular disorder affecting my muscles or movement.
I do not have severe heart disease or recent serious heart problems.
I am currently taking medicines that affect my muscle or nerve function.
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What Are the Treatments Tested in This Trial?

Trial Overview

The study compares four ways to help place a breathing tube: low-dose remifentanil, high-dose remifentanil (both without muscle relaxants), rocuronium with sugammadex, and succinylcholine. Patients are randomly assigned to one of these groups.

How Is the Trial Designed?

4

Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Low-Dose RemifentanilExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group II: High-Dose RemifentanilExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Group III: Succinylcholine ControlActive Control1 Intervention
Group IV: Rocuronium With SugammadexActive Control2 Interventions

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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?

Mayo Clinic

Lead Sponsor

Trials
3,427
Recruited
3,221,000+