Fasting before surgery: unnecessary for minor hand procedures?
NCT ID NCT05819801
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 33 times
Summary
This study is testing whether eating solid food before a minor hand surgery (called WALANT) helps reduce anxiety and nausea compared to fasting. About 134 participants will be randomly assigned to eat or fast before their procedure. Researchers will measure anxiety, heart rate, blood pressure, hunger, thirst, and nausea to see which group feels better.
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UCI Health Manchester Pavilion
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What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If eating before surgery is better, hospitals may change their fasting rules for similar minor procedures, making patients more comfortable.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study looking at anxiety and comfort, not a major health outcome. Results may not apply to other surgeries or patient groups.
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