Preoperative Carbohydrate Drink in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Surgery: the Impact on Safety and Enhanced Recovery

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MALAYA · Nov 6, 2024

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This clinical trial is studying whether giving a carbohydrate drink to teenagers before scoliosis surgery can help improve their recovery and overall experience. The researchers want to find out if this drink can help with issues like stomach problems, reduce feelings of nausea after surgery, and speed up the return of normal bowel function. They are also looking at whether it can help patients feel less anxious, thirsty, or hungry, and even shorten their hospital stay.

To participate in this study, patients must be between 10 and 19 years old and diagnosed with adolescent idiopathic scoliosis, which means their spine has an abnormal curve without a known cause. They need to be undergoing a specific type of surgery called single-staged posterior spinal fusion. However, those with diabetes, intellectual disabilities, or certain other health issues will not be eligible. If chosen to participate, patients can expect to receive a carbohydrate drink before their surgery and be closely monitored to see how it affects their recovery. This study aims to improve surgical outcomes and make the recovery process smoother for young patients.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Patient diagnosed with idiopathic scoliosis undergoing single-staged posterior spinal fusion
• • Age between 10 to 19 years old
• • ASA 1 \& 2
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Patient diagnosed with diabetes mellitus (either type I or type II)
• • Patient with intellectual disability
• • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) class 3 and above
• • Significant risk of aspiration (diagnosed with hiatal hernia, presence of GERD, BMI \> 35 kg/m2 , poor GCS, swallowing abnormality, gastrointestinal abnormality)