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Effects of Gum Chewing on Recovery of Bowel Function Following Abdominal Surgery for Endometrial and Ovarian Cancer

NCT01389986 · Status: WITHDRAWN · Phase: PHASE2/PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2016-08-30

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Summary

Following extensive abdominal surgery for the treatment of endometrial or ovarian cancer, paralytic ileus frequently develops. Gum chewing can promotes the return of bowel function through the cephalic-vagal reflex and increased intestinal enzymes secretion.

The objectives of this study are to evaluate effects of adding gum chewing to the conventional postoperative feeding protocol on the return of bowel function, its related complications, and patients' satisfaction.

Conditions

  • Paralytic Ileus

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Gum chewing

Gum chewing (30 minutes in duration each time, 4 times/days at the usual time of meal, until the first flatus) in addition to conventional postoperative feeding schedule

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Chiang Mai University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Kittipat Charoenkwan, MD · Chiang Mai University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2011-07-31
Primary Completion
2013-09-30
Completion
2013-09-30

Countries

  • Thailand

Study Locations

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