CompletedPhase 3ACTRN12605000456651
Preoperative oral carbohydrate administration in patients undergoing elective major abdominal surgery: a randomised controlled trial.
A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial to investigate effects of preoperative oral carbohydrate on postoperative fatigue in patients undergoing elective major abdominal surgery.
Sponsor
Dr Lindsay Plank
Enrollment
150 participants
Start Date
Aug 1, 2004
Study Type
Interventional
Conditions
Eligibility
Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 YearssMax Age: 80 Yearss
Inclusion Criteria1
- Elective major abdominal surgery (lower GI surgery and liver resection); age 18-80; ASA I-III; eligible for preoperative intake of clear fluids; written informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria1
- Diabetes type 1 or 2; emergency surgery; GI obstruction; pregnancy; on steroids (prednisone>5 mg/d).
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Interventions
Single-centre, randomised, double-blind study comparing oral carbohydrate drink (PreOp, Nutricia) provided preoperatively up to 2 hours prior to major abdominal surgery.
Single-centre, randomised, double-blind study comparing oral carbohydrate drink (PreOp, Nutricia) provided preoperatively up to 2 hours prior to major abdominal surgery.
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ACTRN12605000456651