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Daily variation in gastric emptying when using the double sampling technique.

E J Beckers1, N J Rehrer, W H Saris

  • 1Department of Human Biology, University of Limburg, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise
|October 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Gastric emptying (GE) rates show a 29% variation within individuals. However, the study confirms that GE is reproducible day-to-day under consistent conditions.

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Area of Science:

  • Physiology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Gastric emptying (GE) is a crucial physiological process.
  • Understanding GE variability is important for clinical and research applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the intra-individual variation in gastric emptying rates.
  • To assess the day-to-day reproducibility of gastric emptying.

Main Methods:

  • Employed the double sampling technique of George for GE measurement.
  • Utilized an isotonic fluid as a test meal.
  • Conducted four GE tests on eight healthy male volunteers under standardized conditions, with at least 48 hours between tests.

Main Results:

  • The within-subjects coefficient of variation for gastric emptying was 29%.

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  • Demonstrated day-to-day reproducibility of gastric emptying rates.

    • Conclusions:

    • Gastric emptying exhibits a moderate degree of intra-individual variability.
    • Standardized conditions ensure reproducible gastric emptying measurements over time.