Safety of Gastric Volume Emptying After the Intake of Maltodextrin and Glutamine (NCT01798342) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedPhase 2
Safety of Gastric Volume Emptying After the Intake of Maltodextrin and Glutamine
Brazil11 participantsStarted 2012-03
Plain-language summary
Carbohydrates (CHO)-based drinks 2h before the induction of anesthesia are recommended to decrease insulin resistance. The addition of glutamine (GLN) in these beverages may enhance the benefits of CHO alone. However, only a few studies tested the safety of this formula. The objective of this study was to evaluate the gastric residual volume (GRV) after the intake of a beverage containing CHO plus GLN using magnetic resonance (MRI).
Who can participate
Age range
21 Years – 30 Years
Sex
MALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Young male volunteers (aged between 21 and 30 years-old) with body mass index (BMI) between 20 and 29 kg/m2 and without either acute or chronic illness in the last 3 months.
Exclusion Criteria:
* non-adherence to any phase of the study protocol,
* gastroesophageal reflux disease,
* previous history of intolerance to lactose,
* gastroparesis or history of poor gastric emptying,
* diabetes mellitus, and
* previous abdominal surgery
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Gastric residual volume (GVR) ("change" is being assessed)
Timeframe: immediately after ingestion (T0), 120 minutes after (T120) and 180 (T180) minutes after ingestion