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NCT03494868 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Preoperative Oral Carbohydrate Drink for Elective Cesarean Delivery and the Effect on Insulin Sensitivity

A NA study, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

Terminated
Registry status
NA
Development phase
19
Enrollment target

NCT03494868: Clinical Trial NA study, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

NCT03494868 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Mayo Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 19 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT03494868, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.

TERMINATED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
19 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

Preoperative fasting and surgery can cause metabolic stress and insulin resistance. Oral carbohydrate loading has been shown to attenuate the development of insulin resistance in the non-pregnant population undergoing many different types of surgery. Pregnant women have an increase in insulin resistance and therefore may further benefit from a preoperative carbohydrate load prior to cesarean delivery. Although woman in the UK receive a carbohydrate drink prior to elective cesarean delivery, the metabolic effects of these drinks on the mother and neonate have not been evaluated.

Primary Outcome

glucose, insulin

Interventions

  • DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Carbohydrate Drink

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 19 participants
Start Date 2019-03-13
Est. Completion 2025-04-29
Phase NA
Mayo Clinic

2,844 total trials

Why NCT03494868 stopped before completion

NCT03494868 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 19 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (99% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Carbohydrate Drink is the first listed.

NCT03494868 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT03494868 about?

NCT03494868 is a clinical study titled "Preoperative Oral Carbohydrate Drink for Elective Cesarean Delivery and the Effect on Insulin Sensitivity". Preoperative fasting and surgery can cause metabolic stress and insulin resistance. Oral carbohydrate loading has been shown to attenuate the development of insulin resistance in the non-pregnant population undergoing many different types of surgery. Pregnant women have an increase in insulin resist...

What is the current status of trial NCT03494868?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 19 participants. The study started on 2019-03-13. Estimated completion is 2025-04-29.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03494868?

The interventions under investigation include: Carbohydrate Drink (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03494868?

This trial is sponsored by Mayo Clinic, which has 2,844 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT03494868's enrollment target sits among peer trials

19 1861st of 2000 higher than 138 of 2,000 other NA trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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