U.S., March 20 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07482345) titled 'Impact of Different Fasting Strategies on Gastric Ultrasound and Anxiety Levels in Children' on March 16.
Brief Summary: Children who undergo surgery are usually asked to stop eating and drinking for several hours before anesthesia to reduce the risk of stomach contents entering the lungs. However, long fasting times may cause discomfort, dehydration, low blood sugar, and increased anxiety in children. Recent guidelines suggest that clear liquids can safely be allowed closer to the time of surgery, and some enhanced recovery protocols even recommend giving carbohydrate-containing drinks before anesthesia.
This study will compare t...