Clinical trial Recruiting at 2 sites Observational Ages 18 and up

Risk prediction for gastric retention during sedated gastroscopy

Official title: Development and Validation of a Risk Prediction Model for Gastric Retention in Patients Undergoing Sedated Gastroscopy: a Multicentre Prospective Cohort Study

Run by Zhejiang University · NCT07104214 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study will test a simple grading system and prediction model to see if clinicians can identify which adults are likely to have significant stomach contents before sedated gastroscopy.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment5000 (estimated)
SponsorZhejiang University
Academic / other
Locations3 sites (Hangzhou, Zhejiang and 2 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedAugust 3, 2025
Main results expectedMay 31, 2026
Study endsMay 31, 2026
Registry record updatedMarch 11, 2026
Trial IDNCT07104214 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults aged 18 or older who are scheduled for elective sedated gastroscopy or sedated gastro-colonoscopy and can provide informed consent are the ideal candidates.

Probably not a fit

Patients undergoing emergency endoscopy, those with acute upper GI bleeding, pregnant or lactating people, and children are unlikely to benefit from this protocol.

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

What this trial studies

This prospective observational study will establish and validate a standardized gastric residual volume (GRV) grading system during elective sedated upper endoscopy. Investigators will record endoscopic findings of retained gastric contents and collect demographic, comorbidity, and medication history data. Those data will be used to build and validate a risk prediction model for gastric retention. The aim is a simplified endoscopy-based tool to help guide fasting and anesthesia planning.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, the tool could help clinicians identify patients at higher risk of gastric retention so they can tailor fasting instructions and anesthesia plans to reduce aspiration risk.

How similar studies have gone: Related approaches such as gastric ultrasound have shown promise in estimating gastric volume, but a standardized endoscopy-based GRV grading and prediction model is relatively novel and not yet widely validated.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Age ≥18 years.
* Patients scheduled for elective sedated gastroscopy or sedated gastro-colonoscopy.
* Participant provides informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Acute upper gastrointestinal bleeding (active hematemesis, melena, or confirmed UGIB within 24h).
* Emergency endoscopic procedures
* Known pregnancy or lactation
* Subjects deemed ineligible by investigators

Where it's running

  • The First Affiliated Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
    Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China
    Recruiting
  • The Second Affiliated Hospital of Jiaxing University
    Jiaxing, Zhejiang, China
    Recruiting
  • The Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University
    Lishui, Zhejiang, China
    Not yet 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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.