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Ultrasound peers into Children's stomachs after Pre-Surgery drink

NCT ID NCT04130022

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Kevin Spellman Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Sep 16, 2026 · Last updated Sep 17, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

Children scheduled for surgery often drink a calming premedication liquid before anesthesia. Doctors want to know whether that drink leaves much fluid in the stomach, which could raise the risk of aspiration during surgery. Researchers use bedside ultrasound to measure stomach volume in children before and after they drink the premedication. The study aims to see if the stomach looks the same after the drink as it did before.

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Active substance
bedside point-of-care ultrasound
What this could lead to
If the premedication drink leaves little fluid in the stomach, doctors may feel more confident letting children drink it before surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small observational study in children without stomach problems. The results may not apply to children who are obese, have reflux, or take other medications.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 100 people

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Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

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Other sponsor

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Ages

0 to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * ASA 1-2 patients aged 0-18 years of scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who are not adhere to institutional fasting guidelines.

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Locations

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

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