Clinical Trial: Effects of Gum Chewing on Recovery of Bowel Function Following Abdominal Surgery for Endometrial and Ovarian Cancer
Study Status: Withdrawn
Recruit Status: Withdrawn
Study Type: Interventional
Official Title: Effects of Gum Chewing on Recovery of Bowel Function Following Abdominal Surgery for Endometrial and Ovarian Cancer: a Randomized Controlled Trial
Brief Summary:
Following extensive abdominal surgery for the treatment of endometrial or ovarian cancer, paralytic ileus frequently develops. Gum chewing can promotes the return of bowel function through the cephalic-vagal reflex and increased intestinal enzymes secretion.
The objectives of this study are to evaluate effects of adding gum chewing to the conventional postoperative feeding protocol on the return of bowel function, its related complications, and patients' satisfaction.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Chiang Mai University
Current Primary Outcome: Time to first flatus [ Time Frame: Up to 7 days after surgery ]
Original Primary Outcome: Same as current
Current Secondary Outcome:
- Incidence and severity of postoperative nausea, vomiting,and abdominal discomfort [ Time Frame: Up to 7 days after surgery ]
- Incidence of postoperative complications [ Time Frame: Up to 7 days after surgery ]
- Time to first regular diet [ Time Frame: Up to 7 days after surgery ]
- Time to first defecation [ Time Frame: Up to 7 days after surgery ]
- Postoperative analgesics requirement [ Time Frame: Up to 7 days after surgery ]
- Hospital stay [ Time Frame: On the day of hospital discharge, an expected average of 7 days ]
- Patients' satisfaction [ Time Frame: Up to 7 days after surgery ]
Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current
Information By: Chiang Mai University
Dates:
Date Received: July 5, 2011
Date Started: July 2011
Date Completion:
Last Updated: August 29, 2016
Last Verified: August 2016
