Sugar before surgery? new trial tests carb drink to protect kids from insulin spike

NCT ID NCT07545538

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Disease control Sponsor: Gadjah Mada University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving children a sugary drink one hour before elective surgery can prevent insulin resistance afterward. Fifty children will be randomly assigned to receive either a carbohydrate drink or plain water. The goal is to see if this simple step can help their bodies handle sugar better 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: Carbohydrate loading (a sugary drink given before surgery)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could point toward a simple way to reduce post-surgery insulin resistance in children, potentially improving recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 50 children. The effect may be small or not apply to all surgeries. There is a risk of aspiration or stomach upset from the drink.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Insulin Resistance

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

INSULIN RESISTANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sardjito General Hospital

Yogyakarta, Special Region of Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia

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