AzTrials
AzTrials

PregnancyNCT06493110

Gastric Ultrasound in Term Pregnants

An observational study of Pregnancy and Diabetes, run by Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

Official record
Search all trials

Trial summary

In this study, the investigators aimed to evaluate the gastric antrum with ultrasound and compare gastric volumes in diabetic and non-diabetic pregnant women in the standard fasting state before surgery. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older, women only
Conditions the study is for
Pregnancy, Diabetes
What is being tested?
Gastric ultrasound
Type of treatment
Surgery or procedure
How many people
60 participants
Where
2 sitesTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
12 Mar 2024to 12 Jul 2024
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • Women only
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: This cohort comprised 30 diabetic and 30 non-diabetic individuals. The included participants were mentally healthy, aged 18 and above, classified as ASA II-III according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists, and had a gestational age of 36 weeks or more.

Who may be able to join

  • Patients with good mental status
  • Pregnant patients aged ≥18 years
  • Patients in ASA II-III group
  • Patients complying with preoperative fasting instructions (at least 6 hours for solids, at least 2 hours for clear liquids)
  • Term pregnant women (gestational age ≥ 36 weeks)
  • 50-120kg weight
  • 150cm height or taller
  • Written informed consent

Who cannot join

  • Taking any medication known to accelerate or delay gastric emptying, including (but not limited to) opioid-containing medications and antacids.
  • Gastroesophageal reflux, abnormal anatomy of the upper gastrointestinal tract, previous surgical procedures for the esophagus or upper abdomen, etc. any stomach complaints
  • Pregnant women with term labor or obstetric emergency
  • Twin pregnancy -

Trial locations and contacts

2 sites in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)2 sites
  • KahramanmarasSIU

    Kahramanmaraş, 46100

  • Kahramanmaraş Sutcu Imam University

    Kahramanmaraş, 46100

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Official title: Comparison of Gastric Volumes With Ultrasound in Diabetic and Non-diabetic Term Pregnant Women Before Elective Cesarean Section

In this study, the investigators aimed to evaluate the gastric antrum with ultrasound and compare gastric volumes in diabetic and non-diabetic pregnant women in the standard fasting state before surgery. The primary aim was qualitative assessment, while secondary objectives included quantitative assessment, comparing gastric volume, aspiration risk, and the effect of preoperative anxiety on stomach contents.

Read the detailed description

Food residues in the stomach of patients scheduled for surgery are a major risk factor for pulmonary aspiration, leading to significant morbidity and mortality. This risk is particularly critical in pregnant women who may require surgery without proper fasting. National guidelines recommend fasting for 6 hours for solid foods, 4 hours for breast milk, and 2 hours for clear liquids. These guidelines apply equally to adults and children. Pregnant patients scheduled for elective surgery follow the same fasting rules as non-pregnant patients.

Gastroparesis, defined as delayed gastric emptying without mechanical obstruction, affects 30-50% of diabetic (DM) patients. Ultrasound measurement of the gastric antral area can help identify whether the stomach is full in symptomatic patients. Gastric ultrasound is a valuable tool for assessing aspiration risk in pregnant women, especially during emergency surgeries, and has shown promise in fasting non-pregnant patients scheduled for elective surgery.

In this study, the investigators aimed to evaluate the gastric antrum using ultrasound and compare gastric volumes in diabetic and non-diabetic pregnant women in a standard fasting state before surgery. The primary goal was qualitative assessment, with secondary objectives including quantitative assessment, comparing gastric volume, aspiration risk, and the effect of preoperative anxiety on stomach contents.

Conditions
Pregnancy, Diabetes
Being tested
Gastric ultrasound
Keywords
Gastric ultrasound, Term pregnant, Preoperative fasting
Medical subject headings
Diabetes Mellitus

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Gastric ultrasoundProcedure or surgery

    To compare gastric volumes in standard fasting state before surgery in diabetic and non-diabetic pregnant women by evaluating the gastric antrum with ultrasound.

Study groups in NCT06493110
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
diabetic term pregnant1. Patients with good mental status 2. Pregnant patients aged ≥18 years 3. Patients in ASA II-III group 4. Patients complying with preoperative fasting instructions (at least 6 hours for solids, at least 2 hours for clear liquids) 5. Term pregnant women (gestational age ≥ 36 weeks) 6. 50-120kg weight 7. 150cm height or taller 8. Have written informed consent
Receives: Procedure: Gastric ultrasound
non-diabetic term pregnant1. Patients with good mental status 2. Pregnant patients aged ≥18 years 3. Patients in ASA II-III group 4. Patients complying with preoperative fasting instructions (at least 6 hours for solids, at least 2 hours for clear liquids) 5. Term pregnant women (gestational age ≥ 36 weeks) 6. 50-120kg weight 7. 150cm height or taller 8. Have written informed consent
Receives: Procedure: Gastric ultrasound

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Gastric Antrum Quality

    Qualitative evaluation of the gastric antrum using ultrasound: For the qualitative evaluation of the gastric antrum, we used a grading scale where the gastric antrum is classified as Grade 0, 1, or 2. The grading criteria are as follows:

    Grade 0: The stomach appears empty in both supine and right lateral decubitus positions.

    Grade 1: The stomach appears empty in the supine position but shows clear fluid in the right lateral decubitus position.

    Grade 2: Clear fluid is seen in the stomach in both supine and right lateral decubitus positions.

    Measured: 12 months

Secondary outcomes (3)
  1. Gastric Volume

    Quantitative measurement of gastric volume in milliliters.

    Measured: 12 months

  2. Aspiration Risk

    Number of participants with a high aspiration risk based on gastric volume.

    Measured: 12 months

  3. Preoperative Anxiety Effect

    Measurement of stomach content volume related to preoperative anxiety levels.

    Measured: 12 moths

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted9 Jul 2024
  2. Study start12 Mar 2024
  3. Primary completion12 Jul 2024
  4. Study completion12 Jul 2024

Resources

More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Prospective
Enrolment
60 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT06493110
Sponsor's protocol ID
2022/26-12
Status last verified
Oct 2024
First submitted
22 Mar 2024
Last updated
21 Oct 2024
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Pregnancy and Diabetes, run by Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University at 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye).

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 8 inclusion and 4 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 21 Oct 2024. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 2 sites in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Gastric Antrum Quality (time frame: 12 months). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 21 Oct 2024.

Free account

Log in to keep searching

You’ve used your 3 free searches. AzTrials is free: log in or create a free account to keep searching clinical trials and save the ones you want to follow.

Create a free accountLog in