CompletedNot Applicable

Carbohydrate Rich Drink Reduces Pre-endoscopic Discomfort for Patients Going for Elective Endoscopic Procedures

Singapore300 participantsStarted 2019-04-04

Plain-language summary

The study is a randomised controlled trial that aims to evaluate whether carbohydrate loading pre-endoscopy can improve patients' overall satisfaction and is not associated with negative impact on endoscopic quality or increased complications. A questionnaire will be completed by participants prior to endoscopy.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

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Inclusion Criteria: * Planned for elective gastroscopy. * Able to communicate to give informed consent and complete the questionnaire * 21 to 80 year old * ASA physical status I-II Exclusion Criteria: * Medications that might impair gastrointestinal motility * Conditions that may impair gastrointestinal motility, gastroesophageal reflux, pregnancy * Potential for difficult airway management. * Diabetic patients. * American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) physical status III or more * Unable to communicate to give informed consent or complete the questionnaire

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?

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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

Evaluate if Carbohydrate rich drink (CHO) pre-endoscopy improves patients' overall satisfaction.

Timeframe: Questionnaire to be completed 30 to 60 minutes before endoscopy.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05342116

SponsorTan Tock Seng Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-11-30

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