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Ultrasound reveals safe drinking limits before surgery

NCT ID NCT06210880

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study uses ultrasound to measure stomach fluid volume in healthy adults after drinking clear fluids, aiming to find safe limits for pre-surgery hydration. Ten participants who have fasted will drink a set amount of clear liquid, and researchers will track how much remains in the stomach over time. The goal is to improve fasting guidelines so patients can stay hydrated without increasing surgical risk.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to clearer guidelines on how much and how close to surgery patients can safely drink clear fluids.
What could go wrong
This is a very small study (10 people) and only looks at healthy adults, so results may not apply to everyone or change practice directly.

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Study facts

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Participants

10 people

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Started

Feb 2024

Finished

Jul 2024

Lead sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

healthy volunteers over 19 years old without a history of abdominal surgery

Ages

19 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * age ≥19 yrs Exclusion Criteria: * history of abdominal surgery

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Preoperative fasting

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  • SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center

    Seoul, South Korea

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