Carbohydrate Ingestion Prior to Surgery (CIPS)

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Urologic Surgical Procedures, Carbohydrate Loading, Preoperative Care

In brief

The objective is to determine the impact of taking a specialized form of carbohydrate in the immediate preoperative period on metabolic markers, surgical outcomes and patient health. Patients will be randomized to receive a specialized sports drink or a standard sports drink. Patients will have a continuous glucose monitor (CGM) placed on their upper arm to measure glucose throughout surgery and during the post-operative period.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06057532

Run by

University of Kansas Medical Center

People needed

30

Starts

2023-11-05

Expected to finish

2026-11-15

Last updated by the study team

2026-05-06

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• adults, at least 18 years old,
• undergoing major urologic surgery (proposed duration more than 4 hours),
• must be able to swallow liquid,
• must speak English.

You may not qualify if…

• diagnosis of Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus
• A1C of 6.5% or higher
• pregnant or lactating
• known allergy to milk, soy, egg, wheat, peanuts, tree nut,
• swallowing difficulties

Where it is running

• University of Kansas Health System — Kansas City, Kansas, United States

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