Study of a Preoperative Oral Carbohydrate Drink to Improve Recovery After Elective Cesarean Section Using Neuraxial Anesthesia

What this Trial Is About

Researchers are evaluating whether drinking a carbohydrate-rich clear drink before surgery can improve recovery in women undergoing elective cesarean sections with neuraxial anesthesia. This randomized, controlled, double-blind trial involves 100 pregnant women to compare recovery scores and comfort levels after receiving either the carbohydrate drink or distilled water before surgery. Participants are randomly divided into two groups one receives 400 mL of the carbohydrate-rich drink two hours before surgery, while the other receives 400 mL of distilled water at the same time. All women receive standard neuraxial anesthesia and postoperative pain management including acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and rescue oxycodone if needed. The study monitors differences in recovery and comfort between the groups. During the study, patients undergo routine monitoring and anesthesia with spinal or combined spinal-epidural techniques. Researchers will measure recovery using the ObsQoR-10 scores at 24 and 48 hours after surgery, as well as assess hunger, thirst, and anxiety. Pain levels are tracked with visual analog scores, and medication use is recorded. Participants are followed for 48 hours postoperatively with prescribed pain relief after discharge, ensuring careful evaluation of recovery and safety.

Effect of Preoperative Oral Carbohydrate Drink on ObsQoR-10 Score After Elective Cesarean Under Neuraxial Anesthesia