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A simple drink before surgery might ease the Body's stress — a trial puts it to the test

NCT ID NCT07723391

Disease control Sponsor: Shifa International Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether giving liver donors a carbohydrate drink a few hours before surgery can lower lactate levels, a marker of metabolic stress. Half of the 70 participants will receive the drink, while the other half will follow standard fasting. Researchers will measure lactate at several points during and after the operation to see if the drink helps the body handle the procedure better.

What this could mean

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Active substance
a standardized oral carbohydrate drink (maltodextrin solution) given 2-4 hours before surgery
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple drink could become a standard way to help liver donors recover with less metabolic stress.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 participants. The benefit may be small or not apply to all patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

70 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2024

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 50 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 to 50 years Either gender Scheduled for elective donor hepatectomy Exclusion Criteria: * Known metabolic disorders Pre-existing liver dysfunction

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Conditions

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Insulin Resistance

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Donor hepatectomy Preoperative carbohydrate loading Serum lactate

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Shifa International Hospital

    Islamabad, Federal, 44000, Pakistan

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