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CompletedNCT05342116

Carbohydrate Rich Drink Reduces Pre-endoscopic Discomfort for Patients Going for Elective Endoscopic Procedures

Status
Completed
Phase
N/A
Study type
Interventional
Enrollment
300 (actual)
Sponsor
Tan Tock Seng Hospital · Academic / Other
Sex
All
Age
21 Years – 80 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted

Summary

The study is a randomised controlled trial that aims to evaluate whether carbohydrate loading pre-endoscopy can improve patients' overall satisfaction and is not associated with negative impact on endoscopic quality or increased complications. A questionnaire will be completed by participants prior to endoscopy.

Detailed description

Currently, the evidence of usage of CHO is mainly for pre-operative patients and has never been evaluated for use in patients before endoscopic procedures which would also require them to fast substantially. Using the same principles of perioperative care, the aim of this a pilot study is to evaluate if Preload usage prior to endoscopic procedures will minimise patient discomfort secondary to fasting with alleviation of preprocedural thirst, hunger and anxiety symptoms. As a result, it may also reduce the urge for patients to drink and ingest prior to endoscopy, which may translate to last minute cancellation of procedures and wastage of precious resources. We believe it will improve overall patient experience and compliance to preprocedural fasting, without significant risks for patients or affecting the quality of endoscopy.

Conditions

Interventions

TypeNameDescription
OTHERNestle Preload1 sachet of Preload (50g) diluted with 400ml of water, to be consumed 2 to 4 hours prior to the endoscopy.
OTHERWater400ml of water to be consumed 2 to 4 hours prior to the endoscopy.

Timeline

Start date
2019-04-04
Primary completion
2023-11-30
Completion
2023-11-30
First posted
2022-04-22
Last updated
2024-04-10

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Singapore

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov record NCT05342116. Inclusion in this directory is not an endorsement.