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Menthol Chewing Gum After Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery

NCT07796529 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 50

Last updated 2026-09-01

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the effect of menthol chewing gum on postoperative nausea and vomiting, bowel function, and recovery in patients undergoing laparoscopic colorectal surgery. A total of 50 patients were randomly assigned to an intervention group (n=25) or a control group (n=25). Participants in the intervention group received menthol chewing gum in addition to standard postoperative care, while participants in the control group received standard postoperative care only. Nausea, bowel function, and postoperative recovery were assessed during the first three postoperative days.

Conditions

  • Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting
  • Bowel Functions
  • Postoperative Recovery

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Menthol Chewing Gum

Participants chewed menthol gum for 30 minutes, followed by a second 30-minute chewing session three hours later. This intervention was repeated on postoperative days 1, 2, and 3 in addition to standard postoperative care.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Sennur Kula Şahin

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
60 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-01-15
Primary Completion
2024-04-25
Completion
2024-04-25

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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