Clinical Trial: Prevention of Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery Using Chewing Gum

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Prevention of Post-Op Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery Using Chewing Gum

Brief Summary: This study will attempt to determine if the use of chewing gum can cause the early return of bowel function after gynecologic surgery.

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Aultman Health Foundation

Current Primary Outcome: Incidence of ileus [ Time Frame: Until ileus formation or first flatus post-op ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

Original Secondary Outcome:

Information By: Aultman Health Foundation

Dates:
Date Received: January 27, 2009
Date Started: April 2008
Date Completion:
Last Updated: June 7, 2010
Last Verified: June 2010