Ultrasound reveals hidden risks of popular diabetes drugs before surgery

NCT ID NCT06003985

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study used bedside ultrasound to check if the stomach empties normally before surgery in people taking GLP-1 agonist drugs (like Ozempic or Mounjaro) compared to those not taking them. Researchers looked at 354 patients to see if these drugs cause delayed stomach emptying, which could raise the risk of complications during anesthesia. The goal was to improve safety by identifying which patients might have food or liquid still in their stomach despite following fasting instructions.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Albany Medical Center

    Albany, New York, 12208, United States

  • George Washington University Hospital

    Washington D.C., District of Columbia, 20037, United States

  • Hospital for Special Surgery

    New York, New York, 10021, United States

  • Mayo Clinic

    Jacksonville, Florida, 32224, United States

  • Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

  • University Health Network

    Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2C4, Canada

  • University of Virginia

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22903, United States

  • Weill Cornell Medicine

    New York, New York, 10065, United States

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