Ultrasound reveals hidden stomach risks in semaglutide users

NCT ID NCT06292065

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study used bedside ultrasound to see if people taking semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) have more food or liquid in their stomachs before surgery, despite fasting. Researchers compared 88 adults on semaglutide to those not taking it. The goal was to help anesthesiologists decide if it's safe to proceed with anesthesia or if changes are needed.

What this could mean

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Active substance
semaglutide
What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors make safer anesthesia decisions for patients on semaglutide by better predicting stomach fullness.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study, not a treatment trial. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Antwerp University Hospital

    Edegem, Antwerp, 2650, Belgium

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