The purpose of the investigators study is to investigate the effects of coffee on the return of bowel function and appetite, length of hospital stay, and complications after elective open colectomy in a prospective randomized trial. The primary efficacy endpoint is time to first bowel movement.
Coffee is a popular beverage. Its effects on general well being, central nervous system and cardiovascular system are well known, but there is limited information regarding its effects on gastrointestinal function.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Enrollment
80
schedule for coffee administration for the present trial was chosen as follows (starting 6 hours postoperatively): * 08:00 100mL beverage * 12:00 100mL beverage * 16:00 100mL beverage
The control drink consists of 100 ml warm water which is administered according a same fixed schedule as Group A starting 6 hours postoperatively: * 08:00 100mL beverage * 12:00 100mL beverage * 16:00 100mL beverage
Salem Krankenhaus
Heidelberg, Germany
University hospital
Heidelberg, Germany
Kreiskrankenhaus GRN Sinsheim
Sinsheim, Germany
Time to first bowel movement
Time from end of surgery until patient's first bowel movement (i.e. passage of stool).
Time frame: patients postoperative in hospital stay (mean 6 days)
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