Kelulut Honey as an Alternate Source of Carbo-Loading in Abdominal Surgery Involving the Digestive System

NCT ID: NCT04438590

Last Updated: 2022-01-13

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

64 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2020-10-01

Study Completion Date

2021-11-30

Brief Summary

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The study aims to identify if Kelulut Honey can be a potential alternative for the use of preoperative carboloading instead of the commercially available product, Carborie.

Detailed Description

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Enhanced Recovery After Surgery is a well-established, evidence based multimodal, multidisciplinary approach to the care of the surgical patient. The aim of the program, as per its nomenclature, is to establish a set of protocol to subject the surgical patient to in order to facilitate recovery, attenuate the metabolic responses from surgery, reduce complications and ultimately reduce length of stay as well as establish return of physiological function of the patient in an accelerated fashion.

As mentioned, given that ERAS involves a multimodal, multidisciplinary approach, there are many aspects and guidelines as to the implementation of ERAS. One particular modern care change is conversion of the surgical dogma of overnight fasting to carbo-loading; whereby the patient is subjected to consume a carbohydrate rich drink the evening prior to surgery, and 2 hours prior to induction with anaesthesia. The doctrine of overnight fasting or rather 6-8 hours of fasting has long been the core principal for many anaesthesiologists and surgeons, given the rationale that this would reduce gastric acidity and volume, thereby reducing the risk of vomiting and gastric content aspiration. However, modern guidelines have shown that there are no evidence that shortened fast of 2-3 of oral fluids increase the risk of aspiration, regurgitation or increase morbidity as compared with fasting after midnight.

The problem with fasting, is that it increases insulin resistance. In line with acute-phase response, and loss of lean body mass, this will attenuate the affects of prolonged fasting. So, in an insulin resistant state, cell glucose uptake is reduced, and therefore glycogen formation reduces, which means, the liver and muscle glycogen storage are depleted. Hyperglycaemia ensues, due to the enhanced endogenous glucose production. Glucose control needs to be adequate to avoid risk of surgical complication and mortality.

The benefits of carbo-loading is well documented and the evidence is overwhelming. The evidence shows that oral ingestion of 50g of Carbohydrate has been shown to release Insulin similar to that of a mixed meal. The current guideline advocates 100g of carbohydrate consumed the evening prior to surgery and another 50g 2 hours before surgery. The first dose is consumed with 800 mL of water, and the subsequent dose with 400mL.

Kelulut honey is a natural product, which contains sugar in the form of fructose and glucose produced by bees (Meliponini Sp). They have a rapid onset, as they are freely absorbed into the blood stream without requiring digestion. Honey also has a proven role in facilitating wound healing, and as an anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial agent. The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of honey as an alternative to maltodextrin extract for carbo-loading in patients undergoing elective gastrointestinal surgery (Upper GI and Lower GI) and its effects.

Conditions

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Insulin Resistance ERAS

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

QUADRUPLE

Participants Caregivers Investigators Outcome Assessors

Study Groups

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Kelulut Honey

Medical Grade Kelulut Honey which will be in 2 doses.

The first would be diluted to 800 ml of water, and the second dose in 400ml of water.

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

Kelulut Honey

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

The Substance being tested to be used as an alternative

Carborie

Carborie Load which will be 100g of carbohydrate in 800 ML of water and 50g of carbohydrate in 400ml of water.

Group Type ACTIVE_COMPARATOR

Carborie

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

The commercially available substance

Interventions

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Kelulut Honey

The Substance being tested to be used as an alternative

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Carborie

The commercially available substance

Intervention Type DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Adult (Age ≥ 18)
* Elective Surgery with Intraabdominal Involvement

Exclusion Criteria

* Known Diabetics
* Fasting Glucose Level \> 7 mmol/L
* ASA \> 3
* On Steroid Treatment
* Recent Infection Past 3 Months
* Preoperative Unintentional Weight Loss \>10% of usual body weight within 6 months
* Emergency Surgery
* Minor (Age \< 18)
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sponsors

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Universiti Sains Malaysia

OTHER

Sponsor Role lead

Responsible Party

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B. Karthik Krishnan

Principal Investigator

Responsibility Role PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

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Hospital Universiti Sains Malaysia

Kubang Kerian, Kelantan, Malaysia

Site Status

Countries

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Malaysia

References

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Liz Goldenberg., Fasting versus Carb-Loading: What's the Evidence for Your Enhanced Recovery after Bariatric Surgery Program?, Bariatric Times. 2018;15(11):28-29

Reference Type BACKGROUND

Yagci G, Can MF, Ozturk E, Dag B, Ozgurtas T, Cosar A, Tufan T. Effects of preoperative carbohydrate loading on glucose metabolism and gastric contents in patients undergoing moderate surgery: a randomized, controlled trial. Nutrition. 2008 Mar;24(3):212-6. doi: 10.1016/j.nut.2007.11.003. Epub 2007 Dec 21.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 18096368 (View on PubMed)

Scott MJ, Fawcett WJ. Oral carbohydrate preload drink for major surgery - the first steps from famine to feast. Anaesthesia. 2014 Dec;69(12):1308-13. doi: 10.1111/anae.12921. Epub 2014 Oct 23. No abstract available.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 25346490 (View on PubMed)

Nakamura M, Uchida K, Akahane M, Watanabe Y, Ohtomo K, Yamada Y. The effects on gastric emptying and carbohydrate loading of an oral nutritional supplement and an oral rehydration solution: a crossover study with magnetic resonance imaging. Anesth Analg. 2014 Jun;118(6):1268-73. doi: 10.1213/ANE.0b013e3182a9956f.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 24384864 (View on PubMed)

Mustafa MZ, Yaacob NS, Sulaiman SA. Reinventing the Honey Industry: Opportunities of the Stingless Bee. Malays J Med Sci. 2018 Jul;25(4):1-5. doi: 10.21315/mjms2018.25.4.1. Epub 2018 Aug 30.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 30914843 (View on PubMed)

Maitra S, Kirtania J, Pal S, Bhattacharjee S, Layek A, Ray S. Intraoperative blood glucose levels in nondiabetic patients undergoing elective major surgery under general anaesthesia receiving different crystalloid solutions for maintenance fluid. Anesth Essays Res. 2013 May-Aug;7(2):183-8. doi: 10.4103/0259-1162.118953.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 25885830 (View on PubMed)

Ljungqvist O, Scott M, Fearon KC. Enhanced Recovery After Surgery: A Review. JAMA Surg. 2017 Mar 1;152(3):292-298. doi: 10.1001/jamasurg.2016.4952.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 28097305 (View on PubMed)

Lassen K, Soop M, Nygren J, Cox PB, Hendry PO, Spies C, von Meyenfeldt MF, Fearon KC, Revhaug A, Norderval S, Ljungqvist O, Lobo DN, Dejong CH; Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Group. Consensus review of optimal perioperative care in colorectal surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Group recommendations. Arch Surg. 2009 Oct;144(10):961-9. doi: 10.1001/archsurg.2009.170.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 19841366 (View on PubMed)

Kratzing C. Pre-operative nutrition and carbohydrate loading. Proc Nutr Soc. 2011 Aug;70(3):311-5. doi: 10.1017/S0029665111000450.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 21781358 (View on PubMed)

Gustafsson UO, Scott MJ, Schwenk W, Demartines N, Roulin D, Francis N, McNaught CE, Macfie J, Liberman AS, Soop M, Hill A, Kennedy RH, Lobo DN, Fearon K, Ljungqvist O; Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Society, for Perioperative Care; European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism (ESPEN); International Association for Surgical Metabolism and Nutrition (IASMEN). Guidelines for perioperative care in elective colonic surgery: Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS((R))) Society recommendations. World J Surg. 2013 Feb;37(2):259-84. doi: 10.1007/s00268-012-1772-0. No abstract available.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 23052794 (View on PubMed)

Gianotti L, Biffi R, Sandini M, Marrelli D, Vignali A, Caccialanza R, Vigano J, Sabbatini A, Di Mare G, Alessiani M, Antomarchi F, Valsecchi MG, Bernasconi DP. Preoperative Oral Carbohydrate Load Versus Placebo in Major Elective Abdominal Surgery (PROCY): A Randomized, Placebo-controlled, Multicenter, Phase III Trial. Ann Surg. 2018 Apr;267(4):623-630. doi: 10.1097/SLA.0000000000002325.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 28582271 (View on PubMed)

Bilku DK, Dennison AR, Hall TC, Metcalfe MS, Garcea G. Role of preoperative carbohydrate loading: a systematic review. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2014 Jan;96(1):15-22. doi: 10.1308/003588414X13824511650614.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 24417824 (View on PubMed)

Zulkhairi Amin FA, Sabri S, Mohammad SM, Ismail M, Chan KW, Ismail N, Norhaizan ME, Zawawi N. Therapeutic Properties of Stingless Bee Honey in Comparison with European Bee Honey. Adv Pharmacol Sci. 2018 Dec 26;2018:6179596. doi: 10.1155/2018/6179596. eCollection 2018.

Reference Type RESULT
PMID: 30687402 (View on PubMed)

Sudiyatmo, et al., Effects of Preoperative Honey Drink on Gastric Content, Perioperative Discomfort and Insulin Resistance in Patients Undergoing Open Colorectal Surgery a Randomized, Controlled Trial. British Journal of Medicine & Medical Research, 14(7): 1-8, 2016.

Reference Type RESULT

Abdul JA, et al., Surgical Services In Malaysian Hospitals. National Healthcare Establishment & Workforce Statistics (NHEWS) 2011, NCRC/HSU/2013.1 C4:47-63, 2013

Reference Type RESULT

Other Identifiers

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USMKK

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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