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Effect of preoperative glucose drink on blood sugar levels and aspiration risk in diabetic patients undergoing elective major surgery - a randomized controlled trial

Effect of preoperative carbohydrate loading on perioperative blood glucose levels and preoperative gastric volume in diabetic patients undergoing elective major surgery - a randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2023/01/048706
Enrollment
134
Registered
2023-01-03
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-01-09

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: E119- Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications

Interventions

Intervention1: 50gram carbohydrate containing drink: 50 gram carbohydrate sachet is mixed in 250ml water and study population is advised to drink night prior and 2hours prior to surgery. Preoperative

Sponsors

Princy Sara Thomas
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA physical status II and III patients. BMI 18 - 35kg/m2. Type II diabetes mellitus for more than 2 years. Preoperative blood glucose less than 180mg/dL. Glycosylated Hemoglobin less than 8.5%. Patients undergoing elective major surgery under general anesthesia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patientâ??s refusal to participate in the study Increased aspiration risk: Gastroesophageal reflux, peptic ulcer, digestive system tumours, cholelithiasis or history of upper gastrointestinal surgery Patients kept NPO for their disease conditions Patients receiving steroids preoperatively or intraoperatively History of severe hepatitis or renal failure Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Preoperative gastric volume 2. Perioperative blood glucose levelTimepoint: 1. Before induction, 2 hours after the drink 2. FBS, 1hour after drink, at induction of anaesthesia, hourly during intraoperative period, end of surgery, 8th hourly during 1st 24 hour

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Comfort level (Thirst, hunger)Timepoint: Preoperative (prior induction);Length of hospital stayTimepoint: Day of surgery till discharge;Postoperative nausea and vomitingTimepoint: Within 24 hour of surgery

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPrincy Sara Thomas

Malankara Orthodox Syrian Church Medical College, Kolenchery

shalinimiriamipe@gmail.com9895855906

Outcome results

None listed

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