NCT07482098 Gastric Ultrasound After Clear Fluid Intake in Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Pregnant Women
| NCT ID | NCT07482098 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Ankara City Hospital Bilkent |
| Condition | Pregnancy |
| Study Type | OBSERVATIONAL |
| Enrollment | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-12-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-07 |
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What to Expect as a Participant
This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.
This trial targets 80 participants in total. It began in 2025-12-01 with a primary completion date of 2026-07.
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Brief Summary
Pulmonary aspiration of gastric contents during anesthesia is a serious perioperative complication associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Pregnant patients are at increased risk of aspiration due to physiological changes such as delayed gastric emptying and increased intra-abdominal pressure. In addition, diabetes may impair gastric motility because of autonomic neuropathy, potentially leading to gastroparesis and increased gastric residual volume. Current fasting guidelines allow the intake of clear fluids up to two hours before anesthesia. However, the effect of preoperative oral clear fluid intake on gastric volume in diabetic pregnant patients remains unclear. This prospective observational study aims to compare gastric volume measured by gastric ultrasonography in diabetic and non-diabetic pregnant women undergoing elective cesarean delivery. All participants will receive 200 ml of water two hours before surgery. Gastric ultrasonography will be performed before fluid intake and two hours after intake to evaluate gastric volume and gastric content. The results of this study may help improve the assessment of aspiration risk and guide perioperative fasting recommendations in pregnant patients, particularly those with diabetes.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women aged 18-40 years * Scheduled for elective cesarean section under spinal anesthesia * Singleton pregnancy * ASA physical status II * Patients who provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study * Contraindication to spinal anesthesia * Known allergy to study medications * Multiple pregnancy * Severe systemic disease (ASA III or higher) * Pre-existing neurological disease * Infection at the spinal puncture site
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07482098 clinical trial?
This trial is open to female participants only, aged 18 Years or older, up to 40 Years, studying Pregnancy. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07482098 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07482098 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at iremdincer97@gmail.com for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07482098 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07482098 clinical trial?
NCT07482098 is sponsored by Ankara City Hospital Bilkent. The trial plans to enroll 80 participants.