Sip showdown: water or carb drink before C-Section?

NCT ID NCT07407530

First seen Feb 17, 2026 · Last updated Apr 28, 2026 · Updated 11 times

Summary

This study looks at whether sipping water or a carbohydrate-rich drink before a planned C-section is safer and helps women recover better. About 190 women will be randomly assigned to one of the two drinks. Researchers will use ultrasound to check stomach contents and ask women about their recovery the day after surgery.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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

Locations

  • Rotunda Hospital

    NOT_YET_RECRUITING

    Dublin, Ireland/County Dublin, D01P5W9, Ireland

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  • Rotunda Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Dublin, D01 P5W9, Ireland

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