Sipping fluids before planned c-section
Part of Digestive system, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial tests whether drinking small amounts of clear fluids up until surgery is safe for women having a planned c-section. It uses an ultrasound to check the stomach before the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a planned cesarean delivery with regional anesthesia (spinal or epidural).
- You have followed national fasting rules: no food for at least 6 hours, but you may have clear fluids up to 2 hours before surgery.
- You are eligible for the 'Sip Til Send' approach, meaning you can drink clear fluids during that 2-hour window.
- You are 18 years or older.
- You do not have a BMI over 40, prior stomach or weight loss surgery, or insulin-dependent diabetes (including gestational diabetes).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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