Cannabis Users' stomachs scanned before surgery

NCT ID NCT06567873

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 21 times

Summary

This study used ultrasound to check the stomach contents of 40 people who use cannabis before they had surgery. The goal was to see if cannabis use delays stomach emptying, which could affect safety during anesthesia. Researchers measured how much food or liquid was still in the stomach after patients had fasted.

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Locations

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

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