Popular Weight-Loss drugs may change Pre-Surgery fasting rules
NCT ID NCT07140289
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looks at how GLP-1 receptor agonists (like Ozempic or Wegovy) affect how fast the stomach empties before surgery. These drugs are used for weight loss and diabetes, but they slow stomach emptying, which could raise the risk of food or liquid entering the lungs during anesthesia. Researchers will use ultrasound to measure stomach contents in 100 patients taking GLP-1 drugs before elective surgery. The goal is to find out if these patients need longer fasting times to stay safe.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1 RAs)
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to specific fasting guidelines for patients on GLP-1 drugs before surgery, reducing the risk of aspiration.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study (100 participants) that only measures stomach size by ultrasound, not actual aspiration events. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Detroit Medical Center
Detroit, Michigan, 482001, United States
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