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NCT00831246 Clinical Trial

Prevention of Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery Using Chewing Gum

Ileus Clinical Trial

Official title:
Prevention of Post-Op Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery Using Chewing Gum

Clinical Trial Details — Status: Completed

Administrative data
NCT number NCT00831246
Other study ID # 2008.03.27.E2
Secondary ID 2008 JMC
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received
Last updated
Start date April 2008
Est. completion date April 2009

Study information
Verified date August 2018
Source Aultman Health Foundation
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority
Study type Interventional

Clinical Trial Summary

This study will attempt to determine if the use of chewing gum can cause the early return of bowel function after gynecologic surgery.

Recruitment information / eligibility
Status Completed
Enrollment 400
Est. completion date April 2009
Est. primary completion date April 2009
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender Female
Age group 18 Years and older
Eligibility Inclusion Criteria:

- All female patients 18 years of age or older undergoing surgery for any gynecologic procedure which the peritoneum is entered and general anesthesia is administered.

- Disease State will not affect inclusion in the study. Women with previous surgeries or other medical conditions will be included as will those undergoing an initial operation.

Exclusion Criteria:

- Patient deemed legally incompetent to sign their own consent

- Women under the age of 18

- Patients lacking their own or a false set of teeth

Study Design

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

Intervention

Other:
• chewing gum - Extra Winterfresh
Patients are given standard post-op care with clear liquid diet as tolerated plus chewing gum q8 for 30minute chewing intervals.
• Standard Post-Op Care
Patients are given standard post-op care with clear liquid diet as tolerated.

Locations
Country Name City State
United States Aultman Health Foundation Canton Ohio

Sponsors (1)
Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Aultman Health Foundation

Country where clinical trial is conducted

United States, 

Outcome
Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Incidence of ileus Until ileus formation or first flatus post-op
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