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Could a sweet sip before surgery ease Children's fears?

NCT ID NCT07686029

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 06, 2026 · Last updated Jul 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether giving children a sugary drink (maltodextrin) two hours before surgery can reduce their anxiety and improve recovery. Children aged 3 to 17 having day surgery will receive either the sugary drink or a plain drink like water or tea. Researchers will measure anxiety, pain, and how quickly children are ready to go home.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
maltodextrin clear liquid
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, safe way to reduce children's anxiety before surgery and speed up their recovery.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not be conclusive. The sugary drink might not reduce anxiety or improve outcomes compared to plain water.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Fasting Insulin Resistance

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY PEDIATRIC SURGERY PREOPERATIVE CARE

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo

    RECRUITING

    Alessandria, Piedmont, 15121, Italy

    Contact Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

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