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To study the effect of two different amount of clear liquid ingestion on total volume of stomach, its emptying time (rate of clearing of fluid from stomach) and remaining volume (residual volume) in children undergoing elective surgery

Ultrasonographic estimation of gastric emptying and residual volume after ingestion of two different quantities of clear fluid in children. A double blinded randomised controlled study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/02/017425
Enrollment
44
Registered
2019-02-04
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-05-26

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: R638- Other symptoms and signs concerning food and fluid intake

Interventions

Intervention1: Group A: 5% dextrose water (clear fluid) 3 ml/kg will be allowed to drink after fasting. Control Intervention1: Group B: 5% dextrose water (clear fluid) 5 ml/kg will be allowed to drink

Sponsors

AIIMS Jodhpur
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: belonging to ASA physical status class I or II, fasted as per guidelines and scheduled for elective surgery.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Children with gastrointestinal disease (gastro oesophageal reflux, hiatus hernia, or gastritis), presence of any major co-existing medical illness or congenital disorder, undergoing emergency surgery, violation of the prescribed fasting times, and refusing to drink prescribed clear fluid according to the protocol.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare time taken for the gastric volume to return at baseline after ingestion of two different quantities (3 and 5 ml/kg) of clear liquid and thereby to determine gastric emptying time and residual gastric volume.Timepoint: To compare time taken for the gastric volume to return at baseline after ingestion of two different quantities (3 and 5 ml/kg) of clear liquid and thereby to determine gastric emptying time and residual gastric volume.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare incidence of nausea and vomiting. To compare incidence of irritability. To compare Postoperative Satisfaction of Parents and Children.Timepoint: AFter surgery till 24 hours

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sunny Taye

AIIMS Jodhpur

drmsadik@gmail.com9414849733

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026