Skip the fast: eating before hand surgery may ease nerves

NCT ID NCT05819801

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 08, 2026 · Updated 31 times

Summary

This study looks at whether eating solid food before a hand surgery called WALANT (where you're awake but numb) helps lower anxiety and nausea. About 134 adults will be randomly told to eat or fast before their procedure. Researchers will compare their anxiety, hunger, thirst, and satisfaction to see if eating is better.

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  • UCI Health Manchester Pavilion

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    Orange, California, 92868, United States

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