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

Patients requiring major lower GI surgery or liver resection

Eligibility

Sex: Both males and femalesMin Age: 18 YearssMax Age: 80 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

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This trial tests whether drinking a carbohydrate-rich drink before major abdominal surgery improves recovery compared to fasting. Adults aged 18 to 80 undergoing planned abdominal surgery may be eligible. Participation involves drinking the study beverage before surgery and being monitored during recovery.

This summary was AI-generated to explain the trial in plain language. It is not medical advice. Always discuss eligibility with your doctor before enrolling in a clinical trial.

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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.

Locations(1)

New Zealand

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