Coffee drinkers help scientists time stomach emptying for safer surgery.
NCT ID NCT07214909
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study measured how quickly different volumes of clear liquids (like coffee with or without creamer) empty from the stomach in 70 healthy adults aged 18-65. Using ultrasound, researchers tracked gastric emptying to help set better fasting guidelines before anesthesia. Participants had no medical conditions or daily medications that could affect digestion.
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 successful, this could lead to more precise fasting guidelines before surgery, reducing the risk of aspiration while minimizing unnecessary fasting.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to people with medical conditions or those on daily medications.
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Locations
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MetroHealthMC
Cleveland, Ohio, 44109, United States
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