Sip before surgery: simple drink may speed up hospital discharge

NCT ID NCT05520593

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Hospital for Special Surgery, New York Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether drinking a carbohydrate-rich beverage three hours before joint replacement surgery can shorten hospital stays and improve same-day discharge rates. Researchers will enroll 312 adults undergoing hip or knee replacement. The goal is to see if this simple step helps patients recover faster and avoid overnight stays.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: complex carbohydrate drink
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a simple drink before surgery helps patients leave the hospital sooner and recover more smoothly.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study focused on recovery speed, not a cure. The drink may not make a meaningful difference in discharge time or outcomes.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Nausea Vomiting

As listed by the trial registrant

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LENGTH OF STAY SAME-DAY DISCHARGE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Hospital for Special Surgery
RECRUITING

New York, New York, 10021, United States

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