Assessing gastric volume and emptying in pediatric surgery patients

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate the reliability of gastric ultrasound in measuring gastric volume and emptying in pediatric patients undergoing elective surgery. It will compare ultrasound assessments with the acetaminophen absorption test, a gold-standard method for determining gastric emptying. The study will include two cohorts based on age and anesthesia induction plans, focusing on inter-rater and intra-rater variability in ultrasound measurements. The goal is to enhance pre-operative assessments and improve patient safety during anesthesia.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Perioperative patients with ASA classification 1-2
* Ages: 2 years- less than 18 years
* Locations: Longwood and Waltham campuses of Boston Childrens Hospital

Exclusion Criteria:

* History of gastrointestinal surgery
* Gastrostomy
* Known GI dysmotility (cohort 1 only)
* Acetaminophen allergy (cohort 1 only)
* Liver or renal dysfunction- pre-diagnosed or, if available, when serum biomarkers are 2 standard deviations above the highest value considered normal for age. (cohort 1 only)
* Consumption of acetaminophen in the 4 hours prior (cohort 1 only)

Where it's running

• Boston Children's Hospital
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Jocelyn Booth, BSN
• Email: jocelyn.booth@childrens.harvard.edu
• Phone: 857-218-4585

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.