Skip the fast? study tests if eating before surgery eases anxiety

NCT ID NCT05819801

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: University of California, Irvine Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether eating solid food before a WALANT procedure (a type of hand surgery using only local anesthesia) can reduce anxiety and nausea compared to fasting. Researchers will randomly assign 134 participants to either eat or fast before their surgery and then compare their anxiety, nausea, and satisfaction. The goal is to see if the traditional fasting rule is necessary for these minor procedures.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If eating before surgery is better, it could change standard pre-surgery fasting rules for similar procedures, making patients more comfortable.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study. The results may not apply to other types of surgery or patients with certain health conditions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fasting

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANESTHESIA, LOCAL FASTING SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

UCI Health Manchester Pavilion
RECRUITING

Orange, California, 92868, United States

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