A simple drink before surgery might ease the Body's stress — a trial puts it to the test
NCT ID NCT07723391
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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Conditions
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Locations
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Shifa International Hospital
Islamabad, Federal, 44000, Pakistan
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