The Effects of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting.

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: ausea and Vomiting; Nausea and Vomiting; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12617001185358
• Lead Sponsor: Austin Health

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2017-08-11
• Last Update Posted: 7 December 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

Admission to Austin Hospital ICU
Age 18 year of greater
Immediate (Within 12 hours) post-operative period
An anticipated ICU length of stay of > 12 hours after randomization.

Exclusion Criteria

Ongoing mechanical ventilation with endotracheal tube.
Inability to chew due to presence of dentures
Inability to chew due to oropharngeal or maxillary surgery
Admission after oesophageal surgery
Recent Extubation < 1 hours
Dysphagia

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified