Ultrasound measure of stomach size to see if it predicts post-op nausea and vomiting
Official title: Evaluation of the Value of Ultrasound Measurement of Stomach Diameter in Predicting Postoperative Nausea/Vomiting
Run by University Hospital, Angers · NCT07063069 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether measuring stomach diameter with ultrasound can predict nausea and vomiting after major abdominal surgery for people undergoing specific procedures.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 150 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Angers Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Angers) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | August 8, 2025 |
| Main results expected | March 19, 2028 |
| Study ends | March 19, 2028 |
| Registry record updated | June 29, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07063069 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults planned for major submesocolic, parietal, left pancreatic, or liver surgery who are affiliated with a social security scheme and can consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients not experiencing postoperative nausea or vomiting or those not undergoing the specified surgeries may not benefit from this measurement approach.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This is an interventional study using abdominal ultrasound to measure stomach diameter in patients undergoing major submesocolic, parietal, left pancreatic, or liver surgery. The goal is to see if this measurement helps predict postoperative nausea, vomiting, or ileus, with a focus on improving recovery after enhanced rehabilitation. Participants will be adults eligible for major abdominal surgery and covered by social security, and measurements will occur in the perioperative period. The study aligns with efforts to reduce postoperative complications and shorten hospital stays by tailoring care based on predictive signals.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the ultrasound measurement could help clinicians anticipate and prevent postoperative nausea and vomiting, potentially shortening recovery time.
How similar studies have gone: Prior surgical research has explored imaging and physiological predictors of postoperative complications, with mixed but promising results for ultrasound-based approaches.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Major patient * Indication for major abdominal surgery (submesocolic, parietal, left pancreas or liver) * Patient affiliated to or benefiting from a social security scheme Non-inclusion criteria * Patient refusal to participate in study * Need for immediate post-operative ICU stay * Surgery performed as an emergency * Esophageal, gastric or cephalic pancreatic surgery * Person deprived of liberty by judicial or administrative decision * Person under compulsory psychiatric care Exclusion Criteria: * Discharge with nasogastric tube * Immediate admission to post-operative intensive care unit
Where it's running
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University Hospital of Angers
Angers, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Jean-Baptiste Philippe, MD
- Email: JeanBaptiste.Philippe@chu-angers.fr
- Phone: 0241353618
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.