Ultrasound reveals safe drinking limits before surgery
NCT ID NCT06210880
First seen Jul 07, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study uses ultrasound to measure stomach fluid volume in healthy adults after drinking clear fluids, aiming to find safe limits for pre-surgery hydration. Ten participants who have fasted will drink a set amount of clear liquid, and researchers will track how much remains in the stomach over time. The goal is to improve fasting guidelines so patients can stay hydrated without increasing surgical risk.
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 lead to clearer guidelines on how much and how close to surgery patients can safely drink clear fluids.
- What could go wrong
- This is a very small study (10 people) and only looks at healthy adults, so results may not apply to everyone or change practice directly.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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10 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Feb 2024
- Finished
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Jul 2024
- Lead sponsor
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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.
Who is studied
healthy volunteers over 19 years old without a history of abdominal surgery
- Ages
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19 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * age ≥19 yrs Exclusion Criteria: * history of abdominal surgery
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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SMG-SNU Boramae Medical Center
Seoul, South Korea
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