Clinical trials: Elective Surgical Procedures, Digestive System
Bowel Dysfunction
Gastrointestinal Activation Post-elective CS (Cesarean Section) :A Comparison of Paula Method to Standard Care
Women generally report discomfort and a delay in GI motility after CS. The Paula method, circular exercises of ring muscles has been shown to increase GI motility. This method had not been studied in women post CS.
- Trial name
- NCT03761147
- Testing
- Paula exercises
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 64 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hadassah Medical Organization
Gastric Emptying, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists
Effect of Glucagon-like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists (GLP-1 RA) on Gastric Emptying
This study aims to assess the effect of using Glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1) receptor agonists on gastric emptying on surgical patients and whether specific guidelines need to be established for these patients.
- Conditions
- Gastric Emptying, Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists, Intermittent Fasting, Intraoperative Complication Due to Anesthesia
- Trial name
- NCT07140289
- Testing
- Ultrasound of gastric contents
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Wael Saasouh, MD
Pregnancy, Respiratory Aspiration of Gastric Contents
Gastric Emptying Following an Oral Carbohydrate Load in Women Admitted for Elective Cesarean Delivery
Because of the risk of pulmonary aspiration, patients are asked to comply with the fasting guidelines when they are scheduled for an elective cesarean section.
- Trial name
- NCT03593980
- Testing
- Cranberry juice
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 6 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital
Gastro Esophageal Reflux, Gastric Ulcer
Comparison Between Two Types of Sedation for Elective Upper Endoscopy Procedures
Sedation is defined as the act of administrating a sedative drug to produce a state of calm or sleep. Sedation is commonly given to a patient in hospital settings to provide a tolerable and pleasant experience by relieving…
- Conditions
- Gastro Esophageal Reflux, Gastric Ulcer, Sedation Complication
- Trial name
- NCT04410211
- Testing
- Sevoflurane, Midazolam injection
- Where
- Malaysia
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Malaya
Pulmonary Aspiration of Gastric Contents
Prophylaxis for Aspiration of Gastric Contents.
Effect of orally administered two equal and consecutive doses of proton pump inhibitors, omeprazole, lansoprazole, esomeprazole , rabeprazole and pantoprazole and Histamine 2 receptor antagonists cimetidine…
- Trial name
- NCT02703896
- Testing
- Drug either PPIS or H2RA and prokinetics, orogastric intubation
- Volunteers
- 1,920 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- King Saud University
Laparoscopic Surgery, Post Operative Pain, Acute
Maneuvers to Reduce Laparoscopic Pain
Laparoscopic surgery has revolutionized surgical care by reducing morbidity and improving post operative recovery. Laparoscopic surgery involves the use of carbon dioxide for insufflation to achieve optimal visualization.
- Conditions
- Laparoscopic Surgery, Post Operative Pain, Acute, Pneumoperitoneum
- Trial name
- NCT07583433
- Testing
- Smoke Evacuation Group, Recruitment Breath Group, Control Group
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 150 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Henry Ford Health System
Fasting, Surgery
Gastric Volume After Water or Jelly Ingestion
The aim of this study is to determine whether the fasting duration required for patients after consuming oral jelly is comparable to that after consuming water, prior to elective surgery.
- Conditions
- Fasting, Surgery, Ultrasound Therapy; Complications, Aspiration Pneumonia Due to Regurgitated Food
- Trial name
- NCT05737641
- Testing
- water ingestion, jelly ingestion
- Where
- Portugal
- Volunteers
- 25 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Centro Hospitalar de Entre o Douro e Vouga
Hunger, Depression
Carbohydrate Rich Drink Reduces Pre-endoscopic Discomfort for Patients Going for Elective Endoscopic Procedures
The study is a randomised controlled trial that aims to evaluate whether carbohydrate loading pre-endoscopy can improve patients' overall satisfaction and is not associated with negative impact on endoscopic quality or increased…
- Conditions
- Hunger, Depression, Anxiety, Vomiting
- Trial name
- NCT05342116
- Testing
- Nestle Preload, Water
- Where
- Singapore
- Volunteers
- 300 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tan Tock Seng Hospital
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Simethicone
Premedication With N-acetylcysteine and Simethicone to Improve Mucosal Visualization in Elective Upper Endoscopy
The goal of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial is to assess whether the combination of N-acetylcysteine and simethicone improves mucosal visibility during upper gastrointestinal endoscopy in adults…
- Conditions
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Simethicone, N-Acetylcysteine, Premedication
- Trial name
- NACSIMET (NCT07245095)
- Testing
- Premedication with n-acetylcysteine, Premedication with simethicone
- Where
- 2 sites in Mexico
- Volunteers
- 132 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Hospital General de Mexicali
Elective Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
The Effect of Respiratory Exercises on Abdominal Distension in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patients
Laparoscopic cholecystectomy is the first-line treatment for symptomatic gallstones. Pneumoperitoneum is the process of expanding the abdominal cavity during the surgical procedure by introducing CO2 gas into the abdomen to widen…
- Trial name
- NCT06069557
- Testing
- Respiratory exercise
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 156 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Çanakkale Onsekiz Mart University