GLP-1 drugs may leave food in stomach despite fasting, study warns
NCT ID NCT06814080
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study is checking if people taking GLP-1 medications (like Ozempic) still have food or liquid in their stomachs before surgery, even after following fasting rules. Researchers will use ultrasound to look at the stomachs of 45 adults having elective surgery. The goal is to find out how common this is and help make surgery safer.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this study could help doctors create better fasting guidelines for patients on GLP-1 drugs, reducing the risk of aspiration during surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early observational study with only 45 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It does not test a treatment, so it won't directly change care yet.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Arkansas for Medical Science
RECRUITINGLittle Rock, Arkansas, 72205, United States