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

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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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

nosocomial infection

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