Status:
COMPLETED
Carbohydrate Loading Fasting Protocol Versus 'Sip Til Send'
Lead Sponsor:
The Rotunda Hospital
Conditions:
Elective Cesarean Delivery
Fasting ( 6H for Solid ; 2H for Clear Fluid )
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Women undergoing elective caesarean deliveries are fasted for long periods prior to surgery. Recently, Rotunda Maternity Hospital have started using two fasting protocols at the Rotunda prior to elect...
Detailed Description
This is a study focused on comparing fasting policies that are in use at the Rotunda. Investigators wish to determine the best fasting policy for women at elective caesarean delivery by focusing on a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Elective caesarean section for singleton pregnancy under neuraxial anaesthesia.
- Subjects able to give informed consent and willing to comply with the study protocol.
- Subjects must be greater than 18 years old
Exclusion
- Diabetes Mellitus - including gestational diabetes.
- Known foetal abnormality.
- Planned general anaesthesia.
- Elective caesarean delivery at a gestation of less than 37 weeks.
- Low birth weight 2.5 kg (IUGR)
- BMI greater than 45 kg/m2
- Women with severe gastro-oesophageal reflux disease
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 12 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 16 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
100 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06505915
Start Date
February 12 2024
End Date
December 16 2024
Last Update
April 4 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Rotunda Maternity Hospital
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland