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Preoperative Fasting clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 3 Preoperative Fasting clinical trials that are recruiting, at sites in 3 countries (most in Netherlands (1), Turkey (Türkiye) (1), Germany (1)). Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 3Clinical trials
- 3Countries
Newest Preoperative Fasting clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Letting patients drink clear fluids until called to the operating room to shorten pre-surgery fasting | — | Giessen | Recruiting | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Preoperative clear carbohydrate drink to improve recovery after elective cesarean under neuraxial anesthesia. | — | Erzurum | Recruiting | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Comparing intermittent fasting and carbohydrate drinks before surgery | — | Amsterdam, North Holland | Recruiting | Mar 8, 2023 |
All recruiting trials (3)
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Letting patients drink clear fluids until called to the operating room to shorten pre-surgery fasting
This project will try letting elective procedure patients drink clear liquids until they're called to the operating room to see if fasting times, comfort, and perioperative outcomes improve.
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Preoperative clear carbohydrate drink to improve recovery after elective cesarean under neuraxial anesthesia.
This will test whether drinking 400 ml of a clear carbohydrate drink two hours before an elective cesarean under neuraxial anesthesia helps women recover better and feel less hungry, thirsty, or anxious.
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Comparing intermittent fasting and carbohydrate drinks before surgery
This study is testing whether intermittent fasting or drinking carbohydrate drinks before surgery helps people with orthopedic issues have better metabolic health.
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Quick answers
How many Preoperative Fasting clinical trials are recruiting right now?
3, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
In 3 countries. The most sites are in Netherlands (1 trial), Turkey (Türkiye) (1 trial), Germany (1 trial). Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
How do I join one?
Open a study, check the "Is this trial a fit for you?" section, then contact the study team listed on the page. They will ask a few screening questions. Asking is free and does not commit you to anything. Talk it over with your doctor first.
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