None listed
Conditions
Brief summary
A recent study has shown that pre-operative carbohydrate loading in adults undergoing laparoscopic surgery can reduce symptoms of nausea, vomiting and pain. A similar trial on the effect of pre-operative carbohydrate loading in children has not been conducted. Our trial aims to determine if pre-operative carbohydrate loading in children has a positive effect on post-operative recovery.
Interventions
The intervention group will receive a carbohydrate-containing drink mixed with water and sugar-free flavoured cordial. The volume will be dependent on the child's age. The drink will be given 2 hours prior to induction of the general anaesthetic. The carbohydrate load will be calculated based on the child age: 45 grams for 4-7 years old in 200mL of water; 55 grams for 8-11 years old in 250mL of water; 70 grams for 12-15 years old in 300mL of water. The drink will be made up by the trial dietitia
The intervention group will receive a carbohydrate-containing drink mixed with water and sugar-free flavoured cordial. The volume will be dependent on the child's age. The drink will be given 2 hours prior to induction of the general anaesthetic. The carbohydrate load will be calculated based on the child age: 45 grams for 4-7 years old in 200mL of water; 55 grams for 8-11 years old in 250mL of water; 70 grams for 12-15 years old in 300mL of water. The drink will be made up by the trial dietitians and administered by the trial coordinator. This change was made prior to the enrolment of any participants.
Sponsors
Monash Children's Hospital
Study design
Allocation
Randomised controlled trial
Intervention model
Parallel
Primary purpose
Treatment
Masking
Blinded (masking used) (Subject, Caregiver, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
4 Years to 15 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
1. Children aged 4 years to 15 years 2. Undergoing a day procedure 3. With no significant associated comorbidities (American Society of Anaesthesiologists Classification of Physical Status [ASA] Grade 1)
Exclusion criteria
Metabolic conditions (e.g patients with diabetes, on a ketogenic diet or with conditions impairing gastric emptying such as gastro-oesophageal reflux)
Outcome results
None listed