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Carbohydrate Ingestion Prior to Surgery (CIPS)

United States30 participantsStarted 2023-11-05

Plain-language summary

The objective is to determine the impact of taking a specialized form of carbohydrate in the immediate preoperative period on metabolic markers, surgical outcomes and patient health. Patients will be randomized to receive a specialized sports drink or a standard sports drink. Patients will have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) placed on their upper arm to measure glucose throughout surgery and during the post-operative period.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * adults, at least 18 years old, * undergoing major urologic surgery (proposed duration more than 4 hours), * must be able to swallow liquid, * must speak English. Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus * A1C of 6.5% or higher * pregnant or lactating * known allergy to milk, soy, egg, wheat, peanuts, tree nut, * swallowing difficulties

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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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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?

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What they're measuring

Compare perioperative glycemic variability between study arms

Timeframe: From up to 5 days before surgery to up to 4 days after surgery.

Compare perioperative clinical outcomes after surgery between study arms

Timeframe: From surgery to 90 days after surgery.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06057532

SponsorUniversity of Kansas Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-15

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