Status:

COMPLETED

Clinical Value of Preoperative Oral Carbohydrate Loading in Colorectal Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Gulhane School of Medicine

Collaborating Sponsors:

General Hospital of Nikaia "Saint Panteleimon"

University Clinical Centre of Kosova

Conditions:

Colorectal Disorders

Colorectal Surgery

Eligibility:

All Genders

16-80 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to provide conclusive clinical evidence as to whether or not the preoperative administration of oral carbohydrate-rich solutions is effective on the outcomes of patients under...

Detailed Description

Preoperative oral carbohydrate loading is an issue that has been investigated extensively in terms of its fundamental and biochemically apparent effects and potential benefits. Most commonly, proponen...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • patients undergoing colorectal surgery for malignant or benign diseases

Exclusion

  • diabetes
  • disorders that prolongs gastric emptying
  • existence of an increased risk for aspiration of gastric content
  • anal surgery (haemorrhoidectomy, fistulotomy...etc)
  • emergency operations

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

May 1 2009

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 1 2012

Estimated Enrollment :

215 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00868400

Start Date

May 1 2009

End Date

May 1 2012

Last Update

March 10 2015

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Gulhane School of Medicine

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06018