Evaluating the Effect of Fasting Duration on Recovery After Elective Cesarean Section Under Spinal Anesthesia

What this Trial Is About

This research aims to evaluate how the length of fasting before an elective cesarean section affects the quality of recovery after surgery. It focuses on patients having a cesarean section with a low transverse incision under spinal anesthesia. The study includes 100 patients and assesses recovery using a specific questionnaire called ObsQoR-11, about 24 hours after surgery. Participants will not receive any study drugs or treatments because this is an observational study. Researchers will monitor various factors such as nausea, vomiting, intravenous fluid volume, vasopressor doses, pain scores two hours after surgery, and opioid use within 24 hours after surgery. These factors will help determine their relationship with fasting time and recovery quality. During the study, patients will be asked to answer questions 24 hours after surgery about their overall recovery. Data on secondary outcomes like pain and nausea will also be collected. The research team will analyze these results to understand the impact of fasting duration on recovery. The total study period extends until October 2026, with primary outcome measurement planned at about three months.

The Impact of Fasting Duration on Quality of Recovery After Cesarean Section