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 range21 Years – 80 Years

SexALL

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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

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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