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NCT Number: NCT06154928

Effects of Warm Water on GI System in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patients

Objective: The study was carried out to determine the effect of drinking warm water on GIS functions in patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Abdominal Distention

Age range

18 year–65 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Necip Fazıl Kısakürek Şehir Hastanesi

Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Method: The research was completed in Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazıl City Hospital with 100 patients, 50 of whom were in the Study Group (WG) and 50 were in the Control Group (KG). The patients in CG were given warm water to drink at the 2nd hour after surgery. On the other hand, patients in KG were allowed to drink warm water after bowel sounds started and gas was produced. Patients in both groups were 2,4,8,12 after surgery. hours were evaluated in terms of GIS functions. Statistical analysis was done in SPSS 22.0 for Windows package program. A p<0.05 value was accepted for statistical significance.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • over 18 years old
  • having surgery

Exclusion criteria

  • not meeting the sampling criteria
  • Refused to participate Canceled surgery

Treatment and study plan

Drinking Warm Water Intervention

Other

Patients in the Warm Water Group (WG) received a warm water drinking intervention post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Before intake, the bed head was elevated to 45°C, and gagging and swallowing reflexes were assessed using an Abeslang to touch the oropharynx. Nausea indicated a positive reflex. Two patients with negative reflexes were excluded from WG. To maintain water temperature, individual insulated cups with thermal features were used, preventing infection transmission. Water was boiled in a clinic kettle, cooled to 37-38°C, and given to patients to drink within 15 minutes. Swallowing ability was monitored after the first sip; successful swallowing allowed the patient to continue. Patients were observed for 15 minutes with an aspirator on standby for aspiration risks. No complications occurred during the water drinking process in WG.

Primary outcomes

  1. Descriptive Information Form:

    Time frame: up to 18 weeks

    The descriptive information form consisted of two parts. The first part comprised seven open-ended and five multiple-choice questions to determine the patients' descriptive characteristics. This part of the form was completed by the patients 1 day before surgery. The second part comprised nine multiple-choice questions aimed at determining the patients' surgical characteristics. This diagnostic information was provided by the researcher.

Secondary outcomes

  1. Postoperative Measurement and Evaluation Form:

    Time frame: up to 18 weeks

    The postoperative measurement and evaluation form included nine open-ended and seven multiple-choice questions designed to determine the vital signs and GI functions of the patients. Patients were evaluated during the postoperative period and the findings are presented in the relevant sections.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

İslam Elagöz

Other

Collaborators

  • Hasan Kalyoncu University

Registry information

Official study title

Investigation of the Effect of Drinking Warm Water on the Gastrointestinal System Functions of Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Acronym: LCSS

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2021
Study completion
2021
First posted
Dec 4, 2023
Registry last updated
Dec 4, 2023

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