Comparing how different amounts of clear fluids affect stomach contents in children before surgery

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 study investigates the impact of varying volumes of clear oral fluids on residual gastric volume in children aged 13 to 17 years scheduled for elective upper GI endoscopy. Participants will be randomly assigned to consume different amounts of clear fluids (3, 5, 7, or 10 ml/kg) two hours prior to their procedure. The goal is to optimize preoperative hydration while minimizing the risk of pulmonary aspiration. Data on demographics and vital signs will be collected to assess the outcomes of the different fluid volumes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* ASA classification: I and II
* 13-17 years
* IPD cases or the first OPD case
* Scheduled for elective EGD procedure.
* All participants, families or guardians will be fluent in English.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Emergent EGD procedures
* Patients with active upper GI bleeding
* Patients who received preoperative oral medication
* Patients who are diagnosed as GERD, achalasia or suspected to have gastroparesis status such as uncontrolled diabetes or end stage kidney disease.

Where it's running

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

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Patcharee Sriswasdi, MD, MPH — Boston Children's Hospital
• Study coordinator: Sirirat Rattanaarpa, MD
• Email: sirirat.rattanaarpa@childrens.harvard.edu
• Phone: 857-218-8020

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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.