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Could a Pre-Surgery drink boost C-Section recovery?

NCT ID NCT07204795

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether drinking a clear carbohydrate-rich beverage two hours before a planned C-section can help women recover faster and feel less hungry, thirsty, or anxious. One hundred women will be randomly assigned to get either the carbohydrate drink or plain distilled water. Researchers will measure recovery scores at 24 and 48 hours after surgery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
carbohydrate-rich clear drink
What this could lead to
If it works, this could lead to a simple way to improve comfort and recovery after planned C-sections.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial with only 100 participants, so results may not apply to all women. The drink may not show a meaningful benefit over water.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 100 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

May 2025

Expected to finish

May 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Age ≥18 years Scheduled for elective cesarean section under neuraxial anesthesia Gestational age ≥37 weeks Exclusion Criteria: Contraindication to neuraxial anesthesia Age \<18 years Refusal to participate in the study Obesity Hiatal hernia Intestinal obstruction Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) Diabetes mellitus Fetal anomalies Eclampsia or preeclampsia Substance abuse Chronic pain conditions

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Cesarean section Obsqor-10 Preoperative fasting

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ataturk University Research Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Erzurum, 25700, Turkey (Türkiye)

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