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Effects of GLP-1 Agonists on Gastric Volume

Completed
Conditions
Diabetes
Gastric Content Aspiration
Glucagon-like Peptide 1
GLP-1
Registration Number
NCT05854979
Lead Sponsor
Medical University of South Carolina
Brief Summary

This study will enroll patients ages 18 and over who have a diagnosis of diabetes, are undergoing an elective surgery under general anesthesia and 1) are taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication, or 2) not taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication. The patients will have a gastric ultrasound prior to surgery to measure any retained gastric contents. The primary goal is to assess the effect of subcutaneous injectable GLP-1 agonists on preoperative gastric volume in fasted, diabetic surgical patients.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
210
Inclusion Criteria

Not provided

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Gastric Volume in RLD PositionFrom time of enrollment until the start of surgery, assessed up to 4 weeks

The gastric volume will be calculated using a validated formula.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Perlas antral gradeFrom time of enrollment until the start of surgery, assessed up to 4 weeks
Incidence of aspirationFrom the time surgery begins until the end of scheduled surgery, assessed up to 24 hours
Gastric antrum CSA in RLD positionFrom time of enrollment until the start of surgery, assessed up to 4 weeks

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Medical University of South Carolina

🇺🇸

Charleston, South Carolina, United States

Medical University of South Carolina
🇺🇸Charleston, South Carolina, United States

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