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

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Rotunda Maternity Hospital

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland