Status:

COMPLETED

Ultrasound for Comparison of Gastric Antral Volume in Pregnants and Non-pregnants

Lead Sponsor:

Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh

Conditions:

Pregnancy

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-45 years

Brief Summary

This study evaluates the effectiveness of ultrasound in term pregnant patients posted for elective lower segment cesarean sections and compared them with non pregnant females posted for elective surge...

Detailed Description

There is increased risk of aspiration in pregnancy due to various reasons i.e. increased progesterone levels, decreased motilin levels and distortion of gastric antrum due to gravid uterus.Ultrasound ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Study group- Term pregnant patients, aged between 18 to 45 years, ASA II \& III, having BMI between 18.5 to 30 kg/m2, scheduled for elective lower segment cesarean section.
  • Control group- Non-pregnant female patients, aged between 18 to 45 years, ASA I \& II, having BMI between 18.5 to 30 kg/m2, scheduled for elective surgery.

Exclusion

  • Subjects with-
  • Gastrointestinal pathology
  • On any medication delaying gastric motility
  • Systemic lupus erythematosis
  • Diabetes mellitus
  • Gestational diabetes
  • Hypothyroidism Those who were not willing to give consent

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 13 2016

Trial Type :

OBSERVATIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

October 10 2017

Estimated Enrollment :

63 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03380637

Start Date

October 13 2016

End Date

October 10 2017

Last Update

December 21 2017

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