Prevention of Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery Using Chewing Gum

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

NA

Total Enrollment

400 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2008-04-30

Study Completion Date

2009-04-30

Brief Summary

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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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Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Ileus

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

SINGLE_GROUP

Primary Study Purpose

PREVENTION

Blinding Strategy

NONE

Study Groups

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1

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

Group Type EXPERIMENTAL

chewing gum - Extra Winterfresh

Intervention Type OTHER

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

2

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

Group Type SHAM_COMPARATOR

Standard Post-Op Care

Intervention Type OTHER

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

Interventions

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chewing gum - Extra Winterfresh

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

Intervention Type OTHER

Standard Post-Op Care

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

Intervention Type OTHER

Eligibility Criteria

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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.