How fasting time before an elective cesarean affects recovery

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 is a prospective observational study of patients having elective low-transverse cesarean sections under spinal anesthesia at a single center. Fasting duration for solids and clear fluids and the scheduled start time will be recorded, and patients will complete the 11-item ObsQoR-11 questionnaire about 24 hours after surgery. Additional data collected include intraoperative nausea/vomiting, IV fluid volume, vasopressor dose, pain scores at two hours, and opioid use in the first 24 hours. The primary analysis uses linear regression to look for correlations between fasting time and the ObsQoR-11 score, with a planned sample of 100 patients.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Presenting for elective c-section under spinal anesthesia

Exclusion Criteria:

* Unable to communicate in French or English
* Urgent c-section
* Planned general anesthesia

Where it's running

• Jewish General Hospital
  Montreal, Quebec, Canada Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Matthew Cameron, MDCM MPH
• Email: matthew.cameron@mcgill.ca
• Phone: 514-340-8222

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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.