Impact of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Gut Motility in Gastrointestinal Surgery Patients
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age17-85
SponsorKhyber Medical University Peshawar
About this trial
Postoperative ileus (POI) is a frequent complication after abdominal surgery, leading to delayed gastrointestinal motility, prolonged hospital stay, and increased patient discomfort. Chewing gum, as a form of sham feeding, has been proposed to stimulate gut motility through vagal stimulation and increased gastrointestinal secretions. This randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effect of chewing gum on early recovery of gastrointestinal motility in patients undergoing open gastrointestinal surgery.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age between 17 and 85 years.
Patients of either gender.
Undergoing open gastrointestinal surgical procedures (elective or emergency).
Willing to participate and able to provide informed consent.
Disqualifiers
Patients with metabolic or endocrine disorders (diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism).
Patients with renal disease or electrolyte imbalance.
Patients with chronic constipation or neuromuscular disorders.
Patients with substance abuse or drug addiction.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Chewing Gum
Treatment groups
96 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Lead sponsor
Khyber Teaching Hospital
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov