Apple juice before surgery may settle stomachs

NCT ID NCT06481670

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 01, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This study tests whether drinking a carbohydrate drink (like apple juice) before jaw surgery can reduce nausea and vomiting afterward. Researchers will compare 32 patients who get the drink with those who don't, measuring nausea intensity and recovery. The goal is to see if this simple step improves comfort and shortens hospital stays.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

carbohydrate drink (apple juice)

What this could lead to

If it works, this simple pre-surgery drink could reduce nausea and vomiting after jaw surgery, making recovery more comfortable.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early study with only 32 people. The drink may not help, and results may not apply to other surgeries or hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Boston Medical Center, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgey

    Boston, Massachusetts, 02118, United States

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