Plain-English translation of NCT07506356 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
Researchers want to understand how semaglutide, a medication many people with type 2 diabetes take, changes the way your stomach works. Specifically, this medication slows down how quickly food moves through your stomach, which is important information doctors need to know before giving you anesthesia for surgery. This study uses ultrasound imaging to measure how long food stays in your stomach and help doctors figure out when it's safe to stop the medication before an operation.
Right now, doctors don't have clear guidelines on how long patients should wait after stopping this medication before surgery to make sure their stomach is empty and safe for anesthesia. This study aims to answer that important question so surgeons and anesthesiologists can better protect their patients.
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Over 7 days, you'll visit the hospital 3 times for ultrasound scans of your stomach. On each visit, you'll eat a light breakfast between 7–8 am, then fast for 6 hours (no solid food) and 2 hours (no liquids). At 2 pm, an anesthesiologist will perform an ultrasound to measure how much food remains in your stomach. After the scan, you'll receive a small snack and can go home. The entire study takes about a week, and your total time commitment is relatively short.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Jun 16, 2026 · Not medical advice
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