Maltodextrin drink before children's day surgery
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether giving maltodextrin–a type of sugar normally found in some drinks–before surgery can help children recover faster and feel better after their operation. It’s part of a special plan called ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) that aims to make surgery easier on the body.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 3 and 17 years old.
- The surgery must be planned (not an emergency) and done as a day case – no overnight stay.
- The operation should take less than 1 hour.
- Your child must not have an allergy or intolerance to maltodextrin (a type of sugar used in medical drinks).
- Your child must not have diabetes or other metabolic disorders that affect blood sugar or nutrition.
- A parent or legal guardian must sign a consent form agreeing to the study.
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