Sip showdown: water or carb drinks before C-Section?
Symptom relief
Recruiting now
This study looks at whether sipping water or a carbohydrate-rich drink while waiting for a planned C-section is safer and leads to a better recovery. About 190 women will be randomly assigned to one of the two drinks. Researchers will use ultrasound to check stomach contents and …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: The Rotunda Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 10, 2026 13:28 UTC