Gastric Emptying of Water and Sports Drink in Labor

Description

To determine the half time of the emptying of the stomach of women in early labor with and without epidural pain relief when drinking either water or a carbohydrate-based sports drink.

Conditions

Pregnancy, Gastric Emptying

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Study overview

To determine the half time of the emptying of the stomach of women in early labor with and without epidural pain relief when drinking either water or a carbohydrate-based sports drink.

Examining the Gastric Emptying Halftime of Water Versus a Carbohydrate in Early Labor

Gastric Emptying of Water and Sports Drink in Labor

Condition
Pregnancy
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Boston

Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02215

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Gestational age of 36 weeks or greater
  • * American Society of Anesthesiology Physical Status 2 or 3
  • * Induction of labor or early labor (cervical dilation \< 6cm)
  • * Singleton gestation
  • * Recent food ingestion (\<3 hours)
  • * Preeclampsia
  • * Receiving magnesium sulfate
  • * Having received narcotics within 12 hours
  • * Diabetes mellitus
  • * Multiple gestations
  • * Active nausea or reflux symptoms

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to 50 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

FEMALE

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,

Study Record Dates

2026-12-31