Preoperative carbohydrate loading to improve recovery after bladder surgery
Official title: Impact of the Preoperative Carbohydrate Loading for Enhancing Recovery After Radical Cystectomy: a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Run by Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla · NCT05913245 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study is testing if drinking carbohydrate drinks before bladder surgery can help patients recover faster compared to not eating anything at all.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 66 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fundación Pública Andaluza para la gestión de la Investigación en Sevilla Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Seville) |
| Trial ID | NCT05913245 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who are scheduled for elective radical cystectomy.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe comorbidities such as renal or liver failure, or those with gastrointestinal issues 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 clinical trial investigates the effects of preoperative carbohydrate loading with maltodextrin beverages compared to strict fasting and water intake on recovery after radical cystectomy. The study aims to determine if carbohydrate loading can reduce the time it takes for intestinal function to return post-surgery, potentially improving patient outcomes. By challenging traditional fasting practices, the trial aligns with Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) guidelines, which emphasize minimizing complications like paralytic ileus. Participants will be monitored for their recovery progress following the intervention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to faster recovery times and improved postoperative outcomes for patients undergoing radical cystectomy.
How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with similar preoperative carbohydrate loading approaches, suggesting potential for success in this trial.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Written informed consent. * Patients older than 18 years old proposed for radical cystectomy. Exclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification grade: IV * Renal failure (creatinine levels above 3 mg/dL or dialysis) * Liver failure (Child-Pugh B or higher) * Gastroesophageal reflux disease. * Gastrointestinal obstruction. * Ongoing treatment with corticosteroids. * Previous infections within the last 3 months.
Where it's running
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Fundación Pública Andaluza para la Gestión de Investigación de Salud en Sevilla
Seville, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Daniel López-Herrera Rodríguez, PhD
- Email: dalohero@gmail.com
- Phone: 0034-955012276
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.