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First received: May 02, 2023

Clinical Trial: Effects of GLP-1 Agonists on Gastric Volume

Study Status: Completed

Recruit Status: RECRUITING

Condition: Diabetes

Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL


Official Title: Ultrasound Assessment of Preoperative Gastric Volume in Fasted, Diabetic Surgical Patients: A Prospective Observational Cohort Study on the Effects of GLP-1 Agonists on Gastric Emptying

Brief Summary: This study will enroll patients ages 18 and over who have a diagnosis of diabetes, are undergoing an elective surgery under general anesthesia and 1) are taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication, or 2) not taking a GLP-1 receptor agonist medication.The patients will have a gastric ultrasound prior to surgery to measure any retained gastric contents.The primary goal is to assess the effect of subcutaneous injectable GLP-1 agonists on preoperative gastric volume in fasted, diabetic surgical patients.

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