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NCT05729984 Clinical Trial

Paula Method Versus Chewing Gum for Postoperative Recovery After Caesarean Section

Cesarean Delivery Affecting Fetus Clinical Trial

Official title:
Comparing Effectiveness of Paula Method Versus Chewing Gum for Postoperative Recovery of Gastrointestinal Function in Patients After Elective Caesarean Section

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data
NCT number NCT05729984
Other study ID # 0491-22-HMO
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date February 20, 2023
Est. completion date May 24, 2023

Study information
Verified date September 2023
Source Hadassah Medical Organization
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of gum chewing vs Paula exercises in patients after cesarean delivery. The main question it aims to answer is: does the Paula method hasten the time to recovery of bowel function compared to gum chewing after cesarean delivery. Participants will be asked to either chew gum or to do Paula exercises. The time to restoration of bowel function after the surgery will be measured.

Recruitment information / eligibility
Status Completed
Enrollment 90
Est. completion date May 24, 2023
Est. primary completion date May 24, 2023
Accepts healthy volunteers Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Gender Female
Age group 18 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria: - Women after an elective caesarean delivery - Age 18+ - Ability to read and write in Hebrew Exclusion Criteria: - Diagnosis of chronic gastrointestinal diseases - Inability to chew gum - Use of laxatives.

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Intervention

Behavioral:
• Paula exercises
The patients will perform Paula exercises after the cesarean delivery
• Gum chewing
The patients will be given chewing gum and will be asked to chew it after the cesarean delivery

Locations
Country Name City State
Israel Hadassah Medical Organization Jerusalem

Sponsors (1)
Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Hadassah Medical Organization

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Israel, 

Outcome
Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Time to first flatus or bowel movements The patients will note the time of the first passing gas and the first bowel movement after the cesarean delivery. Up to one week from delivery
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