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Assessment of stomach contents prior to anaesthesia in liver transplant recipients

Ultrasound assessment of gastric volume in end-stage liver disease patients for transplant surgery

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2020/12/030075
Enrollment
100
Registered
2020-12-28
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K721- Chronic hepatic failure

Interventions

Intervention1: Measurement of gastric volume by ultrasound in patients undergoing liver transplant: Gastric CSA(cross sectional area) will be meausred in the right lateral position for 3 readings. The

Sponsors

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult ESLD patients > 18 y Elective transplant. Compliant with fasting instructions

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Emergent transplants. Encephalopathy Gr III and above Inability to turn on the right. GI bleed Known gastric outlet obstruction

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Comparison of gastric volumes in end stage liver disease patients and normal individuals following standard fasting practices before surgeryTimepoint: Time 1: Prior to anaesthesia induction—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Correlation of the volume of Ryles tube aspirate with ultrasound assessment of gastric volume.Timepoint: Time 1: Prior to induction of anaesthesia—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrSindhuja Kayati

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences ad Research Centre

lakshmi.k.238@gmail.com9496211333

Outcome results

None listed

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