Plain-English translation of NCT06643325 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This research study uses ultrasound imaging — a safe, painless scanning technique — to look at your stomach and measure how quickly it empties after you've experienced a traumatic injury. The researchers want to understand what factors affect stomach emptying in trauma patients, which is important for keeping you safe if you need surgery or anesthesia.
When you've had a traumatic injury and need emergency surgery, doctors need to know whether your stomach is empty before giving you anesthesia. If your stomach isn't empty, food or liquid could go into your lungs during the procedure, which is dangerous. This study will help doctors better predict and manage this risk in trauma patients.
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If you join this study, you will receive ultrasound scans of your stomach — similar to the imaging used during pregnancy — performed every 2 hours. You may have up to 5 of these scans total, spread over the time before your surgery. Each scan takes only a few minutes and is completely painless. The researchers will also collect information about your age, medical history, and other factors that might affect how your stomach empties.
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Switzerland
Enrollment target
~200 participants
Started
February 2023
Primary completion
June 2025
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Age range
18 Years and older
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in October 2024.
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