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Use of Maltodextrins in the ERAS Preoperative Fasting Protocol in Pediatric Surgery
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo di Alessandria
Summary
This monocentric prospective randomized controlled pilot study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of preoperative maltodextrin administration within an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) protocol in pediatric surgical patients. Children aged 3 to 8 years undergoing elective day surgery will be randomized 1:1 to receive either a maltodextrin-containing clear liquid or a non-sugared clear liquid before surgery. The study will assess preoperative anxiety, patient compliance, parental anxiety, oxidative stress markers, postoperative feeding tolerance, and postoperative recovery outcomes.
Official title: Use of Maltodextrins in the ERAS Preoperative Fasting Protocol in Pediatric Surgery: A Pilot Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
3 Years - 17 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2025-09-03
Completion Date
2027-06
Last Updated
2026-07-06
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Maltodextrin Clear Liquid
Administration of 125 mL of a clear liquid containing maltodextrins two hours before elective pediatric surgery as part of the ERAS preoperative fasting protocol.
Non-Sugared Clear Liquid
Administration of 125 mL of a non-sugared clear liquid (water, tea, or chamomile) two hours before elective pediatric surgery.
Locations (1)
Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria SS. Antonio e Biagio e Cesare Arrigo
Alessandria, Piedmont, Italy