Thirsty kids get relief sooner: study tests early Post-Surgery drinks
NCT ID NCT06937684
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether children aged 1 to 8 can safely drink clear fluids 1 hour after outpatient surgery instead of waiting 2 hours. 172 children were randomly assigned to drink at either 1 or 2 hours after anesthesia. The goal was to see if earlier drinking increases vomiting or other risks. The findings help guide safer, more comfortable recovery for kids.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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172 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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1 year to 8 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged between 1 and 8 years * ASA Physical Status I or II * Undergoing elective, outpatient, non-gastrointestinal surgery under general anesthesia * Expected to be discharged on the same day * Parent/guardian provides informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency surgeries * History of gastrointestinal disorders * History of aspiration or recurrent vomiting * Children with neurodevelopmental delay * Intraoperative complications requiring ICU admission * Refusal of oral intake postoperatively
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Ankara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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