Abdominal Massage to Prevent Postoperative Ileus After Colorectal Surgery

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Colorectal Surgery

• Registration Number: NCT04462705
• Lead Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble

Brief Summary

Post operative ileus refers to an disrupt in normal gastrointestinal motility responsible of nausea and vomiting. It occurs in about 15-20% of colorectal surgeries. Some preventive measures have been included in the Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program such as early mobilisation and enteral feeding or minimal invasive approach.

Abdominal massage is not widely applied amongst general surgery team and is not part of the recommendation. This technique refers to profound manœuvrers of visceras through abdominal palpation and breathing, and has been used as part of the local protocol of Grenoble Alps University Hospital for many years with satisfactory results. No complications have been reported.

Various studies have evaluated the value of physiotherapy and massage for resumption of normal bowel function. A study from Rouen University Hospital demonstrated that a mechanical stress to the cuteaneous tissue by LPG Cellu M50® machine would reduce pain and lower the time to first flatus. Similar results were obtained after Cardiac surgery. In a preclinical study on operated rats, abdominal massage also improved normal bowel function recovery.

Physiotherapist plays a key role in RAC. Their action on respiratory function (movement of diaphragm) and musculoskeletal system (early walking) allows a faster recovery and a reduction of time of hospitalization. Even though the results on time to first flatus and anxiety seem interesting, Deep abdominal massage has never been evaluated.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2020-02-20
• Study First Submitted QC: 2020-07-06
• Study First Posted: 2020-07-08
• Study Start: 2020-08-18
• Primary Completion: 2021-07-09
• Study Completion: 2021-09-09
• Status Verified: 2022-09
• Last Update Submitted: 2022-09-20
• Last Update Posted: 2022-09-21

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 36

Inclusion Criteria

• Adult patients >18years (homme et femme de plus de 18 ans)
• Elective Patients undergoing colorectal surgery with intestinal anastomosis (Colectomy, Anterior Resection, intestinal resection or stoma closure) without protective stoma creation in an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery Program
• Able to give the consent
• Affiliated to Social Security

Exclusion Criteria

• Mental disorders
• Cutaneous infection on the abdomen
• Pregrancy and breast feeding
• Patients unable to give their free consent (incarcerated, legal protection measures)

Study & Design

• Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Design: PARALLEL

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Evaluate the effect of abdominal massage on time to normal bowel function after colorectal surgery	through study completion, 30 days	Time to normal bowel function

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

CHu grenoble alpes; 🇫🇷 Grenoble, France