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Clinical Trial Summary

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of chewing gum on the recovery of bowel function after cesarean section in women.


Clinical Trial Description

This study Will Be conducted on 162 Patients Undergoing caesarean section in The Obstetrics & Gynecology Department "kasr el ainy teaching hospital".

Methods:

Women Were Randomized into Two Groups: Group A (81 Women) Who Received One Stick of Sugarless Gum (Samara for food & Chocolates Product Company)"S.A.E." , for 15 Minutes Every 2 hours After Surgery Tell Defecation , Group B (81 Women) had Traditional Management (Oral Intake of Clear Fluid Allowed After Passage of Flatus and Regular Diet With The Passage of Bowel Movement.

Each Women in Both Groups Was Examined Abdominal Using A Stethoscope Detect The Intestinal Movement Every 4 Hours And Asked to Report Immediately The Time of Either Passing Flatus or stool . ;


Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Safety/Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Single Blind (Caregiver), Primary Purpose: Treatment


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


NCT number NCT02533830
Study type Interventional
Source Kasr El Aini Hospital
Contact Mohamed Ab El Sharkawy
Phone 00201221731328
Email kingdoc82@outlook.com
Status Recruiting
Phase Phase 4
Start date August 2015
Completion date July 2016

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