Million-Patient study questions Pre-Surgery fasting rules
NCT ID NCT07022951
First seen Jun 27, 2026 ยท Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will look at up to 1.2 million patients to see how long they fast before surgery and whether longer fasting leads to problems like nausea, low blood pressure, or kidney injury. Researchers want to find out if current fasting guidelines are too strict and might actually harm patients. The goal is to gather evidence that could make fasting policies safer and more comfortable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only โ not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If this study finds that shorter fasting is safer, it could change hospital guidelines to improve patient comfort and reduce complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a controlled experiment, so it can only show links, not cause and effect. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Mass General Brigham Hospital Network of secondary, tertiary, and quaternary care hospitals
RECRUITINGBoston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States
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