N/A
N=178
Evaluation of Providing Coffee to Patients Postoperatively to Decrease Length of Stay in the PACU
PACU Length of Stay · Postoperative Nausea · Postoperative Vomiting · Patient Satisfaction
Bottom Line
View on ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT03712891 ↗Enrolled (actual)
178
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Dec 2024
Primary outcome: Primary: PACU Length of Stay — 82; 76 minutes — p=0.12
Study Design & Population
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- N/A
- Interventions
- Coffee (Dietary_supplement)
- Age
- Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
- Sex
- All
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
- Primary completion
- Jul 2023
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY PACU Length of Stay |
82; 76 | 0.12 |
Summary
The purpose of the study is to determine if providing coffee to patients who self-identify as coffee drinkers postoperatively will decrease the length of stay in the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion criteria
- 18 years old or older
- Admitted to Bethesda North Minimally Invasive Surgery Center
- Reports to consume at least one cup of coffee a day for at least 5 days in a week
Exclusion Criteria
- History of PONV
- Pre-existing cardiac arrhythmias
- History of seizure disorder
- Pregnant
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03712891). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication.