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NCT03448991 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Effect of NPO Time and Type of Food Intake on Preoperative Residual Gastric Content and pH
A clinical trial, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 150
- Enrollment target
NCT03448991: Completed study, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
NCT03448991 is a clinical trial that has completed, run by Boston Children's Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 150 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03448991 has completed, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 150 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
According to normal physiology, the longer fasting period allows food particles to pass stomach through small intestines to minimize intragastric content. The practice guidelines recommend 2-hour fasting period for clear fluid (including water, pulp-free juice and tea or coffee without milk), 4- hour fasting period for breast milk and 6-hour fasting period for non-human milk and solid food to reduce risks of pulmonary aspiration. As a result of longer fasting period, patients tend to experience preoperative dehydrated states and intraoperative hypotension. Patients' demographic data will be obtained from charts. Parents will be asked for type, volume of fluid/food intake and NPO time. This study will be done at BCH's Gastroenterology Procedure Unit (GPU) theaters to measure actual intragastric volume and pH at the beginning esopagogastroduodenoscopy procedures. We hope to demonstrate the relationship between NPO time and actual intragastric volume which provide sufficient data of NPO time to ensure patient's safety.
Primary Outcome
Actual intragastric content volume (ml) which is suctioned from each pediatric patient is measured
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 150 participants |
| Start Date | 2018-08-24 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-12-11 |
What the finished NCT03448991 record still lists
NCT03448991 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registered 150 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 0 interventions.
NCT03448991 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03448991 about?
NCT03448991 is a clinical study titled "Effect of NPO Time and Type of Food Intake on Preoperative Residual Gastric Content and pH". According to normal physiology, the longer fasting period allows food particles to pass stomach through small intestines to minimize intragastric content. The practice guidelines recommend 2-hour fasting period for clear fluid (including water, pulp-free juice and tea or coffee without milk), 4- hou...
What is the current status of trial NCT03448991?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 150 participants. The study started on 2018-08-24. Estimated completion is 2019-12-11.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03448991?
This trial is sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital, which has 462 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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