Plain-English translation of NCT06951308 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing whether having a special carbohydrate drink a few hours before bypass heart surgery can help people with type 2 diabetes manage their blood sugar better and recover faster. Researchers will compare people who drink the carbohydrate beverage with people who follow the traditional approach of fasting (not eating or drinking) before surgery. The study will track recovery markers like infection rates, how long patients stay in intensive care, and blood inflammation levels.
People with type 2 diabetes often experience higher blood sugar and insulin resistance during and after heart surgery, which can slow healing and increase complications. Researchers think this treatment might help stabilize blood sugar and reduce stress on the body during this critical procedure.
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If you join, you will be randomly assigned to one of two groups. One group will drink a special carbohydrate beverage (containing a sugar-based drink and fruit lemonade) about 2 hours before surgery, while the other group will follow the standard fasting protocol of not eating or drinking for 8 hours before surgery. Researchers will monitor your blood sugar, inflammation markers, infection rates, and recovery progress after surgery to see if the carbohydrate drink made a difference.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 16, 2026 · Not medical advice
Syria
Damascus University
Enrollment target
~50 participants
Started
April 2025
Primary completion
April 2026
This trial's estimated completion date has passed — the record may not be fully up to date.
Last updated on clinicaltrials.gov in March 2026.
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Central contact
Mohammad B Izzat, FRCS(CTh)
Damascus University
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