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Could a sports drink before surgery boost recovery?

NCT ID NCT06057532

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Kansas Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looks at whether drinking a special carbohydrate drink before major urologic surgery can help control blood sugar and improve recovery. Thirty adults without diabetes will be randomly assigned to get either the special drink or a standard sports drink. Researchers will track blood sugar levels and check for complications after surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
specialized carbohydrate drink (UCAN SuperStarch)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could point toward a simple way to improve recovery and reduce complications after major urologic surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a very small early study with only 30 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. It also excludes people with diabetes, who make up a large portion of surgery patients.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 30 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2023

Expected to finish

Nov 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * adults, at least 18 years old, * undergoing major urologic surgery (proposed duration more than 4 hours), * must be able to swallow liquid, * must speak English. Exclusion Criteria: * diagnosis of Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus * A1C of 6.5% or higher * pregnant or lactating * known allergy to milk, soy, egg, wheat, peanuts, tree nut, * swallowing difficulties

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As listed by the trial registrant

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Carbohydrate loading Preoperative care Urologic surgical procedures

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Kansas Health System

    Kansas City, Kansas, 66160, United States

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