Impact of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Gut Motility in Gastrointestinal Surgery Patients
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
Postoperative Ileus
Delayed Gastrointestinal Motility
Postoperative Gut Dysfunction
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 17 – 85
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Prevention
- Participants needed
- 96 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Khyber Medical University Peshawar · Other
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About This Trial
Postoperative ileus (POI) is a frequent complication after abdominal surgery, leading to delayed gastrointestinal motility, prolonged hospital stay, and increased patient discomfort. Chewing gum, as a form of sham feeding, has been proposed to stimulate gut motility through vagal stimulation and increased gastrointestinal secretions. This randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effect of ch…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Age between 17 and 85 years.
* Patients of either gender.
* Undergoing open gastrointestinal surgical procedures (elective or emergency).
* Willing to participate and able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with metabolic or endocrine disorders (diab…
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