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2026-03-26 @ 3:15 PM
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2026-03-30 @ 2:06 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT07488468
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2026-03-23
First Post:
2026-02-16
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Quality Improvement Project to Reduce Preoperative Fasting Times Before Elective Procedures
Sponsor:
University of Giessen
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Quality Improvement Project to Reduce Preoperative Fasting Times Before Elective Procedures
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2026-03
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
This single-center quality improvement project evaluates preoperative fasting times before elective procedures requiring anesthesiology care. The project aims to reduce prolonged fasting for clear fluids by implementing a local standard operating procedure (SOP) allowing patients to drink clear liquids until being called to the operating room ("drink until called"), supported by staff education and fasting instruction cards. Fasting times and selected perioperative outcomes will be assessed before and after implementation.
Detailed Description:
Traditionally, surgical patients are instructed to fast for prolonged periods to reduce the risk of pulmonary aspiration. International guidelines recommend fasting from clear liquids for 2 hours prior to elective procedures, yet real-world fasting often extends to 6-10 hours, which can impair patient well-being and may contribute to complications such as dehydration, hypoglycemia, postoperative nausea and vomiting, and delirium-particularly in older or frail patients. This quality improvement project follows the Plan-Do-Study-Act (PDSA) framework.
Plan: Review evidence and decide to implement "drink until called to the OR." Do: Train anesthesiology staff, adapt local SOPs, provide oral patient instructions, and introduce fasting instruction cards for patients and staff.
Study: Record and analyze fasting times and fluid intake prior to anesthesia induction; assess effectiveness and adjust strategies.
Act: Add further staff education, posters, and short instructional screencasts to reinforce the updated fasting guidance.
Plan: Review evidence and decide to implement "drink until called to the OR." Do: Train anesthesiology staff, adapt local SOPs, provide oral patient instructions, and introduce fasting instruction cards for patients and staff.
Study: Record and analyze fasting times and fluid intake prior to anesthesia induction; assess effectiveness and adjust strategies.
Act: Add further staff education, posters, and short instructional screencasts to reinforce the updated fasting guidance.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: