Could a sports drink before surgery boost recovery?
NCT ID NCT06057532
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at whether drinking a special carbohydrate drink before major urologic surgery can help control blood sugar and improve recovery. Thirty adults without diabetes will be randomly assigned to get either the special drink or a standard sports drink. Researchers will track blood sugar levels and check for complications after surgery.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- specialized carbohydrate drink (UCAN SuperStarch)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple way to improve recovery and reduce complications after major urologic surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also excludes people with diabetes, who make up a large portion of surgery patients.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Kansas Health System
Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States
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