Stomach emptying recovery time after GLP-1 drugs measured in new study

NCT ID NCT07360262

First seen Feb 01, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 13 times

Summary

This study looked at 186 adults who were taking GLP-1 RA drugs (like Ozempic) and scheduled for surgery. Researchers used ultrasound to measure how much food or liquid remained in the stomach at different times after the last dose. The goal was to see if current guidelines for stopping these drugs before surgery are correct, and to help doctors better assess risk.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Wonkwang University Hospital

    Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, 54538, South Korea

  • Wonkwang University School of Medicine Hospital

    Iksan, Jeollabuk-do, 54538, South Korea

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