Prevention of Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery Using Chewing Gum

Aultman Health Foundation400 enrolled

Overview

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

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Purpose

PREVENTION

Masking

NONE

Enrollment

400

Conditions

Ileus

Interventions

chewing gum - Extra WinterfreshOTHER

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

Standard Post-Op CareOTHER

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

Eligibility

Sex: FEMALEMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

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

Locations (1)

Aultman Health Foundation

Canton, Ohio, United States

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Incidence of ileus

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

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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