Effect of postoperative gum chewing on bowel function after cesarean section : a three-arm randomized controlled trial

Phase 3

Completed

• Conditions: Postopearative gum chewing may be related to timing of bowel function return after cesarean delivery; Postoperative gum chewing, Bowel function, Cesarean section, xylitol gum, non-xylitol gum

• Registration Number: TCTR20230923005
• Lead Sponsor: avamindradhiraj University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2023-09-23
• Study Completion: 2023-12-29
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 54

Inclusion Criteria

1. Pregnant women that have a plan to Cesarean delivery at Labor room, vajira Hospital
2. Elective Cesarean delivery

Exclusion Criteria

1. Pregnant women that unable to inform consent by yourself
2. Pregnant women that have a problem of chewing, gastrointestinal disorders such as short bowel syndrome, irritable bowel disease, obstructive bowel disease

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
First time of flatus At 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 hours after cesarean section hours

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
First time of defecation At days 1, 2, and 3 after cesarean section hours