Carbohydrate drink before heart surgery in children
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether giving children a special carbohydrate drink before heart surgery helps control blood sugar and recovery. It may reduce the body's stress response and improve outcomes.
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Who can take part
- Child must be between 2 and 16 years old
- Surgery is planned in advance, not an emergency
- Child must be able to eat and drink by mouth normally
- No diabetes (type 1), thyroid or adrenal gland problems requiring medication
- No gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
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