A Comparative Study of Preoperative Carbohydrate Loading Dose and Fasting on Postoperative Recove… (NCT07562776) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Comparative Study of Preoperative Carbohydrate Loading Dose and Fasting on Postoperative Recovery Time in Elective Abdominal Surgery Patients
144 participantsStarted 2026-10
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effect of preoperative carbohydrate loading versus standard overnight fasting on postoperative recovery time in patients undergoing elective abdominal surgery. A total of 144 admitted patients will be randomly assigned to either receive a preoperative carbohydrate drink or follow routine fasting protocols. The primary objective is to evaluate differences in postoperative recovery time between the two groups. Secondary outcomes include length of hospital stay, postoperative complications, and patient comfort. The findings of this study may help optimize preoperative fasting guidelines and improve patient recovery outcomes.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • Patients aged 20-60
* ASA I-II classification.
* Elective open or laparoscopic abdominal surgeries.
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Diabetes mellitus or impaired fasting glucose.
* Emergency surgeries.
* Patients with hepatic or renal dysfunction.
* Patients on corticosteroids or insulin-sensitizing agents.
* Pregnant patients.
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.