Prevention of Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery Using Chewing Gum
Not Applicable
Completed
- Conditions
- Ileus
- Registration Number
- NCT00831246
- Lead Sponsor
- Aultman Health Foundation
- Brief Summary
This study will attempt to determine if the use of chewing gum can cause the early return of bowel function after gynecologic surgery.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- Female
- Target Recruitment
- 400
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
- Study Type
- INTERVENTIONAL
- Study Design
- SINGLE_GROUP
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Incidence of ileus Until ileus formation or first flatus post-op
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Aultman Health Foundation
🇺🇸Canton, Ohio, United States
Aultman Health Foundation🇺🇸Canton, Ohio, United States