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Carbohydrate Loading for Type 2 Diabetes in Colorectal Surgery
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Research Sponsored by University of Alberta
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Be older than 18 years old
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up within 30 days of surgery or to discharge
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Study Summary
This trial will help determine if it is safe for patients with type 2 diabetes to drink a sugar-based drink before surgery, in order to potentially decrease complications.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for adults over 18 with type 2 diabetes who are scheduled for elective colorectal surgery at specified hospitals. It's only for those managing their diabetes with diet or oral medications, not insulin.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study is testing the safety of giving a carbohydrate drink (like juice) to patients with type 2 diabetes before they undergo colorectal surgery, to see if it can reduce complications and hospital stay time.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
Since this trial involves consuming a sugar drink, potential side effects may include changes in blood sugar levels. There might also be an increased risk of aspiration for some patients due to delayed stomach emptying.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ pre-operative
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~pre-operative
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Mean difference of preoperative glucose between the two groups
Secondary outcome measures
Composite outcome of diabetes-related complications
Post-operative serum blood glucose concentration
Postoperative complications using the Clavien Dindo scale
+3 moreTrial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Carbohydrate drinkExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Carbohydrate drink containing 40g of carbohydrate to be consumed three hours prior to surgery
Group II: Standard CareActive Control1 Intervention
Standard care for patients with diabetes pre-operatively .
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Who is running the clinical trial?
University of AlbertaLead Sponsor
888 Previous Clinical Trials
384,878 Total Patients Enrolled
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- Adults over 18 years old with type 2 diabetes having planned colorectal surgery at specific hospitals are eligible.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Standard Care
- Group 2: Carbohydrate drink
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Is enrollment still available for this clinical trial?
"The details located on clinicaltrials.gov confirm that this trial is no longer recruiting. The study was initially posted in March of 2018 and its last edit occured on May 29th 2022. Despite the closing of this trial, there are 1667 other studies accepting participants at present."
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