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No more fasting before heart catheterization? trial challenges standard practice

NCT ID NCT07150780

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Munson Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether eating before an elective cardiac catheterization is safe and better for patients. Researchers will randomly assign 2000 adults to either fast or eat as desired before their procedure. They will compare patient satisfaction and breathing complications between the two groups.

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 could change hospital guidelines to allow patients to eat before elective cardiac catheterization, improving comfort and satisfaction.
What could go wrong
This is an early-stage study at a single center, so results may not apply everywhere. There is a small risk of respiratory complications from eating before sedation.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

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 2,000 people

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

Expected to start

Sep 2025

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Feb 2028

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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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: * Willing to comply with all study procedures and remain in contact with the study team to complete study assessments for the duration of the study * Scheduled for an elective (non-urgent) cardiac catheterization * Age of 18 or older at the time of consent Exclusion Criteria: * Adults unable to consent * Pregnant women * Incarceration * Non-English-speaking patients * Inability to eat by mouth * Patients requiring general anesthesia for cardiac catheterization * Inability to fast for at least 6 hours * Personal history of pulmonary aspiration, or other known cardiopulmonary anesthetic complication(s) * Urgent cardiac catheterization * Inability or unwillingness to comply with all study procedures * Previously enrolled in this study (patients may not be enrolled more than once for subsequent procedures)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder Fasting heart disorder Patient Satisfaction

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cardiac catheterization Cardiac diseases Coronary artery disease

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