Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and Peri-Procedural Aspiration Risk

Sep 2, 2025Journal of the Endocrine Society

Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Receptor Agonists and the Risk of Aspiration Around Medical Procedures

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Abstract

A combined risk ratio of 1.00 for elective surgery studies suggests no increased risk of aspiration/pneumonia associated with GLP-1 receptor agonist use.

  • Three studies examining elective surgery found no increased aspiration/pneumonia risk linked to GLP-1 receptor agonists.
  • Four studies focused on endoscopic procedures indicated a combined risk ratio of 1.10 for aspiration/pneumonia with GLP-1RA use.
  • A separate analysis revealed opioid medications had a significantly higher risk ratio of 2.68 for aspiration/pneumonia.
  • Retrospective cohort studies did not consistently show an association between GLP-1RA use and aspiration/pneumonia risk.

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Key numbers

1.00
Combined for
from 3 studies examining outcomes.
1.10
Combined for
from 4 studies assessing outcomes.
2.68
Increased Risk with Opioids
comparing opioid users to nonusers in one study.

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