Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Phase 4 Interventional Ages 18 to 60 Women only

Combining low-concentration carbohydrates with nitrates before gynecological surgery

Official title: A Randomised Controlled Study of Preoperative Coadministration of Low-concentration Carbohydrate and Nitrates Loading vs Low- Concentration Carbohydrate Loading Alone in Patients Undergoing Open Gynecological Surgeries

Run by Ain Shams University · NCT04962776 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing if drinking a mix of low-concentration carbohydrates and nitrates before gynecological surgery can help patients recover better and stay in the hospital for a shorter time.

Quick facts

PhasePhase 4
Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 60 Years
SexWomen only
Enrollment90 (estimated)
SponsorAin Shams University
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionschemotherapy
Locations1 site (Cairo)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 1, 2021
Main results expectedJanuary 31, 2027
Study endsJanuary 31, 2027
Registry record updatedSeptember 24, 2026
Trial IDNCT04962776 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients aged 18 to 60 scheduled for elective open gynecological surgeries with ASA physical status I or II.

Probably not a fit

Patients with diabetes, previous chemotherapy, or certain medication use may not benefit from this study.

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

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effects of preoperative coadministration of low-concentration carbohydrates and nitrates compared to low-concentration carbohydrates alone in patients undergoing open gynecological surgeries. The aim is to reduce the stress response associated with surgery, which can negatively impact recovery and length of hospital stay. By utilizing nitrate-rich drinks, the study seeks to improve blood flow and metabolic efficiency, potentially enhancing patient outcomes. The trial will involve patients aged 18 to 60 with specific health criteria to ensure safety and efficacy.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to shorter hospital stays and improved recovery for patients undergoing gynecological surgeries.

How similar studies have gone: While the specific combination of treatments is novel, similar approaches using carbohydrate loading have shown promise in enhancing recovery in surgical patients.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients ageing from 18 to 60 years,
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I,II
* scheduled for elective open gynecological surgeries

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients with

* Previous chemotherapy treatment,
* Disseminated malignant disease,
* BMI more than 40,
* Known allergy to one or more of the study medications
* Refusal to participate in the study
* Patients diagnosed with diabetes milieus either type I or type II,
* Patients with previous bariatric surgeries
* Patients under medications that delay gastric emptying (tricyclic anti-depressants, chronic use of laxatives)

Where it's running

  • Ain-Shams University Hospitals
    Cairo, Egypt
    Recruiting

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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.
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