Clinical Trial: Subcutaneous Electrical Stimulation in the Prevention of Postoperative Ileus

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Unknown status
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Subcutaneous Electrical Stimulation in the Prevention of Postoperative Ileus in Colorectal Surgery

Brief Summary: Assess whether the application of electrical stimulation in patients undergoing subcutaneous colon cancer in a Multimodal Rehabilitation Program (Fast track) decreases the incidence of postoperative ileus, improving the results of morbidity and mortality, hospitalization and health care costs.

Detailed Summary: Prospective randomized study on the application of subcutaneous abdominal electrical stimulation in the postoperative of colonic surgery and its relationship with the appearance of postoperative ileus.
Sponsor: Hospital General Universitario Elche

Current Primary Outcome: Time to first flatus [ Time Frame: Participants will be followed for the duration of hospital stay, an expected average of 5 days ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome:

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Information By: Hospital General Universitario Elche

Dates:
Date Received: March 10, 2015
Date Started: March 2015
Date Completion: June 2015
Last Updated: March 21, 2015
Last Verified: March 2015