Impact of eating before WALANT procedures on patient anxiety and outcomes
Effect of Fasting on Patient Outcomes After Wide-Awake, Local Anesthesia-only, No Tourniquet (WALANT) Procedures
NA · University of California, Irvine · NCT05819801
This study tests if eating a light meal before certain surgeries can help reduce anxiety and improve satisfaction for patients.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 134 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of California, Irvine (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Orange, California) |
| Trial ID | NCT05819801 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates whether consuming solid food prior to undergoing wide-awake local anesthesia-only procedures affects patient anxiety and overall satisfaction. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an eating group, instructed to have a light meal before surgery, or a fasting group, required to abstain from food. The study will measure anxiety levels, nausea, and satisfaction through follow-up assessments. The hypothesis is that those who eat before the procedure will report lower anxiety and higher satisfaction compared to those who fast.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults undergoing WALANT procedures who can comply with study protocols.
Not a fit: Patients with insulin-dependent diabetes or allergies to local anesthesia may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved patient experiences and outcomes during WALANT procedures.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of this study is novel, similar studies have indicated that preoperative dietary instructions can influence patient anxiety and satisfaction.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing wide-awake, local anesthetic-only, no-tourniquet (WALANT) procedures with the lead researcher. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with insulin-dependent diabetes or allergy to local anesthesia, \< 18 years of age, patients unable to follow up.
Where this trial is running
Orange, California
- UCI Health Manchester Pavilion — Orange, California, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Jesse Kaplan, MD — UCI School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Michael W Madsen, BA
- Email: mwmadsen@hs.uci.edu
- Phone: 2083090808
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Surgery, Anesthesia, Local, Fasting