Clear Liquids Before Surgery

Recruiting in Palo Alto (17 mi)

Overseen byGeorge Williams, MD, FASA, FCCM, FCCP

Age: 18+

Sex: Any

Travel: May Be Covered

Time Reimbursement: Varies

Trial Phase: Academic

Waitlist Available

Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston

No Placebo Group

Trial Summary

What is the purpose of this trial?The purpose of this study is to assess whether residual gastric volumes in patients who receive clear liquids one hour prior to time of procedure is non-inferior compared to patients who are NPO past midnight, to compare efficiency and flexibility of operating room scheduling between two fasting conditions, to assess patient satisfaction and post-operative nausea, vomiting, pain, hunger and thirst. and to assess wound healing and post-operative complication rates.

Eligibility Criteria

This trial is for patients with malnutrition who are scheduled for surgery. They must be able to consume clear liquids and follow the study's fasting instructions. People can't join if they have conditions that affect stomach emptying or increase aspiration risk, allergies to anesthesia, or any other issues that might interfere with the study.

Inclusion Criteria

I am scheduled for a gallbladder removal surgery on a weekday.

I have undergone a modified rapid sequence intubation.

Exclusion Criteria

Prisoner

I have a history of acid reflux.

HbA1c greater than 12

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Participant Groups

The study is testing whether drinking clear liquids up to one hour before surgery (instead of not eating/drinking past midnight) affects stomach contents at the time of procedure. It also looks at how this change impacts operating room scheduling, patient satisfaction, and post-op recovery including nausea, pain, hunger/thirst levels.

2Treatment groups

Experimental Treatment

Active Control

Group I: Clear Liquids ArmExperimental Treatment1 Intervention

Group II: Standard Of CareActive Control1 Intervention