Ultrasound before C-Section could prevent rare but deadly complication
NCT ID NCT07335172
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study will use bedside ultrasound to measure stomach volume in 80 pregnant women before planned cesarean sections. Because pregnancy slows digestion, there is a risk of stomach contents entering the lungs during anesthesia. The goal is to see how fasting time and type of liquid affect stomach volume, so doctors can better prevent complications and improve safety.
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- Participants
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About 80 people
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- Expected to start
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Jan 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Apr 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
Healthy term pregnant women aged 18-45 years, ASA II, scheduled for elective cesarean section
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18 to 45 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18-45 years * Term pregnant women classified as ASA II scheduled for elective cesarean section * Those who voluntarily agree to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Cases requiring emergency (Lucas classification based on the urgency of caesarean section, Category 1-2) * Multiple pregnancies
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