Prevention of Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery Using Chewing Gum

This study will attempt to determine if the use of chewing gum can cause the early return of bowel function after gynecologic surgery.

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Key information

Conditions

Ileus Digestive System Diseases Flatulence Gastrointestinal Diseases Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Obstruction Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Aultman Health Foundation

Canton, Ohio, 44710, United States

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

All female patients 18 years of age or older undergoing surgery for any gynecologic procedure which the peritoneum is entered and general anesthesia is administered.
Disease State will not affect inclusion in the study. Women with previous surgeries or other medical conditions will be included as will those undergoing an initial operation.

Exclusion criteria

Patient deemed legally incompetent to sign their own consent
Women under the age of 18
Patients lacking their own or a false set of teeth

Treatment and study plan

chewing gum - Extra Winterfresh

Other

Patients are given standard post-op care with clear liquid diet as tolerated plus chewing gum q8 for 30minute chewing intervals.

Standard Post-Op Care

Other

Patients are given standard post-op care with clear liquid diet as tolerated.

Primary outcomes

Incidence of ileus

Time frame: Until ileus formation or first flatus post-op

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Aultman Health Foundation

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Prevention of Post-Op Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery Using Chewing Gum

Important dates

Study start: 2008
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Jan 28, 2009
Registry last updated: Aug 21, 2018

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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