Post-operative ileus ("post-op ileus") is a condition which can occur after surgery. This means that the bowels stop working correctly and food and liquids will not pass through in the normal manner. Post-op ileus can be uncomfortable and require a longer hospital stay until the bowels begin to function correctly again. Currently there are no effective methods for preventing post-op ileus. Some studies suggest there is a benefit from drinking coffee following colon or gynecological cancer surgeries with very little risk. However, the effects of coffee following small bowel surgery have not been studied. This randomized, controlled trial will compare the outcomes of patients who receive coffee during their hospital stay after small bowel surgery to similar patients who receive warm water. About 60 patients will be in each group. The main outcomes are time until the nasogastric tube is removed and length of hospital stay.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Enrollment
79
Brewed, caffeinated coffee, 100 cc's each dose
Tap water heated to same temperature as coffee
Mount Carmel Health System
Columbus, Ohio, United States
Time to removal of nasogastric tube
Time at placement to Time at removal through study completion
Time frame: From date of hospital admission up to date of hospital discharge (anticipated up to 2 weeks)
Time to return of bowel function
Time from end of surgery to Time of first flatus or bowel movement through study completion
Time frame: From date of hospital admission up to date of hospital discharge (anticipated up to 2 weeks)
Length of Stay
Time from end of surgery to Time discharge order written
Time frame: From date of hospital admission up to date of hospital discharge (anticipated up to 2 weeks)
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