Could a 24-Hour liquid diet make GLP-1 users safer for surgery?
NCT ID NCT06839248
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a 24-hour clear liquid diet reduces leftover stomach contents in people taking weekly GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic). These drugs can slow digestion, raising the risk of stomach contents entering the lungs during procedures. Researchers will compare the liquid diet to standard fasting rules in 154 adults using a stomach ultrasound to check results.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- 24-hour clear liquid diet
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to better fasting guidelines for patients on GLP-1 medications, reducing the risk of stomach contents entering the lungs during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial (154 participants) testing a dietary change, not a new drug. Results may not apply to all patients or settings, and the intervention may be hard to follow.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Melbourne Gastro Oesophageal Surgery (MGOS)
RECRUITINGMelbourne, Victoria, 3002, Australia
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St Vincent's Hospital Melbourne
RECRUITINGMelbourne, Victoria, 3065, Australia
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