Effect of Gum Chewing on Postoperative Recovery of Gut Function: A Randomised Controlled Trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Postoperative ileus; Surgery - Other surgery; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Normal oral and gastrointestinal development and function

• Registration Number: ACTRN12615000430538
• Lead Sponsor: Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2015-05-06
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 162

Inclusion Criteria

All adult patients from Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney undergoing elective open abdominal or pelvic surgery involving bowel resection.

Exclusion Criteria

Known swallowing difficulties
Risk of aspiration
Planned stoma
Cognitive impairment
Unable to give informed consent
English illiterate

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified