Paula Method Versus Chewing Gum for Postoperative Recovery After Caesarean Section

The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of gum chewing vs Paula exercises in patients after cesarean delivery. The main question it aims to answer is: does the Paula method hasten the time to recovery of bowel function compared to gum chewing after cesarean delivery.

Participants will be asked to either chew gum or to do Paula exercises. The time to restoration of bowel function after the surgery will be measured.

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Key information

Conditions

Cesarean Delivery Affecting Fetus Post Operative Bowel Function

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Hadassah Medical Organization

Jerusalem, Israel

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

Women after an elective caesarean delivery
Age 18+
Ability to read and write in Hebrew

Exclusion criteria

Diagnosis of chronic gastrointestinal diseases
Inability to chew gum
Use of laxatives.

Treatment and study plan

Paula exercises

Behavioral

The patients will perform Paula exercises after the cesarean delivery

gum chewing

Behavioral

The patients will be given chewing gum and will be asked to chew it after the cesarean delivery

Primary outcomes

Time to first flatus or bowel movements

Time frame: Up to one week from delivery

The patients will note the time of the first passing gas and the first bowel movement after the cesarean delivery.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hadassah Medical Organization

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparing Effectiveness of Paula Method Versus Chewing Gum for Postoperative Recovery of Gastrointestinal Function in Patients After Elective Caesarean Section

Important dates

Study start: 2023
Primary completion: 2023
Study completion: 2023
First posted: Feb 15, 2023
Registry last updated: Sep 25, 2023

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