Effect of Lollipop on Postoperative Gastrointestinal Recovery in Children
ConditionIleus Postoperative
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
AgeUp to 18
SponsorThe University of Hong Kong
About this trial
Postoperative ileus is common in children. There are various method to prevent postoperative ileus. In this study, the investigators will explore the role of sucking lollipop after operation on the recovery of gastrointestinal function in children.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Patients receiving major abdominal surgery (e.g.appendicectomy, choledochal cyst surgery, bowel resection etc)
Disqualifiers
Patients with neurological conditions that preclude sucking/swallowing.
Patients under sedation and/or mechanical ventilation and/or ionotropic support in the post operative period.
Patients with known food allergy or allergy to food coloring agents
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Lollipop
Treatment groups
50 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
The University of Hong Kong
Lead sponsor
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov