Does the Menstrual Phase Affect Gastric Emptying? Prospective, Observational Study

Konya Meram State Hospital24 enrolled

Overview

This prospective observational study aimed to evaluate the relationship between menstrual phase cycles and gastric emptying in female volunteers of reproductive age.

Volunteers included in the study will be evaluated for gastric emptying with USG in both phases of the menstrual phase. In each phase, volunteers will be evaluated for gastric emptying of both liquid food intake and a light meal. At first, 400 ml of water will be drunk after 10 hours of fasting, and gastric content will be evaluated with USG after 2 hours. Secondly, after 10 hours of fasting, solid food intake will be evaluated. Then, after taking a light meal (toast and 200 ml tea), the volunteers will be evaluated by USG at the 6th hour.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Gastric Contents

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 40 YearsHealthy volunteers:

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Female volunteers of reproductive age have had a regular menstrual cycle for at least six months Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy * Stomach problem * Using anticholinergics, opioids, and oral contraceptive drugs * Hypothyroidism * Diabetes mellitus * Smokers

Locations (1)

Betul Kozanhan

Konya, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The difference in gastric volume between the two menstrual phases

gastric emptying with USG will be evaluated in both phases of the menstrual phase

Time frame: 1 month

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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