Skip the fast? Pre-Surgery carb drink could get you home sooner
NCT ID NCT07562776
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study compares giving patients a carbohydrate-rich drink before abdominal surgery versus the standard practice of fasting. The goal is to see if the drink helps patients recover faster and leave the hospital sooner. 144 adults undergoing elective abdominal surgery will be randomly assigned to one of the two groups.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- carbohydrate-rich drink (10% dextrose water)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could lead to faster recovery and shorter hospital stays after abdominal surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial at a single hospital. Results may not apply to all patients, and the drink might not improve recovery.
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