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Sip 'til surgery: new project tests shorter fasting for better outcomes

NCT ID NCT07488468

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Giessen Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This project tests a new rule that lets patients drink clear liquids until they are called to the operating room, instead of fasting for many hours. Researchers will compare fasting times and outcomes like nausea, lung problems, and delirium before and after the change. About 1,000 adults having elective surgery will take part.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to shorter fasting times, better patient comfort, and fewer complications like nausea or delirium after surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center quality improvement project, not a randomized trial. Results may not apply to other hospitals, and the changes may not improve outcomes as hoped.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 1,000 people

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Started

Jan 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

The study population includes all patients undergoing elective procedures requiring anesthesiology care (general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, sedation, or anesthesiology standby) at University Hospital Giessen during the predefined pre- and post-implementation data collection periods. Patients who are already sedated, intubated, and mechanically ventilated at the time of anesthesia induction are excluded.

Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients elective surgery or intervention requiring with anesthesiology care general anesthesia, regional anesthesia, sedation, or anesthesiology stand-by Exclusion Criteria: * Already sedated, intubated, and mechanically ventilated patients

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Conditions

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delirium Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting

As listed by the trial registrant

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Delirium Perioperative patient comfort / quality of care Postoperative nausea and vomiting (PONV) Postoperative pulmonary complications Preoperative fasting

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Justus Liebig University Giessen, University Hospital Giessen and Marburg

    RECRUITING

    Giessen, 35390, Germany

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