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A randomized trial of preoperative oral carbohydrates in abdominal surgery

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Patients with benign and malignant diseases undergoing colorectal surgical interventions.
Patients with chronic cholecystitis undergoing cholecystectomy surgical interventions.
Surgery - Other surgery
Anaesthesiology - Other anaesthesiology
Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon
Registration Number
ACTRN12614000995673
Lead Sponsor
FATOS SADA
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Completed
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
150
Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion criteria were patients undergoing an operation of the colon and rectum for benign and malignant diseases, or open abdominal cholecystectomy for chronic cholecystitis.

Exclusion Criteria

Type 1 or 2 diabetes mellitus, stomach emptying disorders or documented gastric esophageal reflex disease, emergency surgery interventions, or refusal of the patient to participate in the trial.

Study & Design

Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Patient well-being: Thirst, anxiety, hunger, mouth dryness, nausea, weakness and sleep quality were assessed using visual analogue scale (VAS) scores 1–10.<br>[VAS score questionnaire was filled twice, within 24 h following the surgery (in the morning of the first postoperative day) and between 36 to 48 h following the surgery (in the morning of the second postoperative day.];Patient clinical status: Clinical evaluation by the Simplified Acute Physiology Score (SAPS-II)[Performed within 24 h following the surgery];Length of hospital stay.[ The length of hospital was recorded for each patient, until the hospital discharge.]
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Convalescence: time of regaining daily activities after the operation e.g. return of bowel sounds, discharge of first flatus, first defecation, naso-gastrointestinal drainage, first oral intake,first sit out of bed, first walk with assistance, first walk without assistance, <br>[During period of hospital stay.]
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