Clinical Trial: The Effects of Gum Chewing on Bowel Function Recovery Following Cesarean Section
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: The Effects of Gum Chewing on Bowel Function Recovery Following Cesarean Section: Randomized Controlled Trial
Brief Summary:
Following all abdominal surgery, paralytic ileus commonly develops. Surgeons have traditionally withheld postoperative oral intake until the return of bowel function to prevent related complications. Gum chewing can stimulates bowel movement and promotes the return of bowel function through the cephalic-vagal reflex and increased intestinal enzymes secretion.
The objectives of this study are to examine effects of adding gum chewing to the conventional postoperative feeding regimen on the return of bowel function, its related complications, and patients' satisfaction.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Chiang Mai University
Current Primary Outcome: Postoperative interval until the first flatus [ Time Frame: Up to 7 days after delivery ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
- Postoperative interval until the first passage of stool [ Time Frame: Up to 7 days after delivery ]
- Clinically significant postoperative ileus [ Time Frame: Up to 7 days after delivery ]
- Postoperative hospital stay [ Time Frame: Up to 7 days after delivery ]
- Related complications [ Time Frame: Up to 7 days after delivery ]
- Patients' satisfaction [ Time Frame: Up to 7 days after delivery ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: Chiang Mai University
Dates:
Date Received: May 25, 2010
Date Started: May 2010
Date Completion:
Last Updated: June 27, 2011
Last Verified: June 2011
