Heart surgery patients given carb drink show better insulin response

NCT ID NCT07212153

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Rifdhani Fakhrudin Nur Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether drinking a carbohydrate beverage two hours before cardiac surgery could lower insulin resistance, a condition that can raise blood sugar and slow recovery. Fifty adults undergoing heart surgery were randomly assigned to receive either a maltodextrin drink or plain water. Researchers measured insulin and glucose levels before and after surgery to compare the effects.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Maltodextrin (carbohydrate drink)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could lead to a simple, low-cost way to reduce insulin resistance and speed recovery after heart surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with only 50 participants. Results may not apply to people with diabetes or other conditions, and the benefit may be small.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Insulin Resistance

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARDIAC SURGERY INSULIN RESISTANCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

RSUP Dr. Sardjito

Sleman, D.I.Yogyakarta, 55281, Indonesia

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