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Could a sweet drink before surgery speed up recovery?

NCT ID NCT06680297

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Malaya Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 20, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This pilot study tests whether giving teenagers a carbohydrate drink before scoliosis surgery helps them recover faster and feel better. Participants will be randomly assigned to either receive the drink or follow standard fasting rules. The study looks at whether the drink improves bowel function, reduces nausea and vomiting, and shortens hospital stay.

What this could mean

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Active substance
A carbohydrate drink (Nestle) given before surgery
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple drink could speed up recovery after scoliosis surgery, reducing hospital stays and easing nausea, thirst, and hunger.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not be conclusive. There is a small risk of aspiration if the drink isn't cleared from the stomach before surgery.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Started

Nov 2024

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

10 to 19 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patient diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis undergoing single-staged posterior spinal fusion * Age between 10 to 19 years old * ASA 1 \& 2 Exclusion Criteria: * Patient diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (either type I or type II) * Patient with intellectual disability * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class 3 and above * Significant risk of aspiration (diagnosed with hiatal hernia, presence of GERD, BMI \> 35 kg/m2 , poor GCS, swallowing abnormality, gastrointestinal abnormality)

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Conditions

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adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

As listed by the trial registrant

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Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Malaya

    RECRUITING

    Pantai Valley, Kuala Lumpur, 59100, Malaysia

  • University Malaya Medical Centre

    RECRUITING

    Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, 50603, Malaysia

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