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Impact of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Gut Motility in Gastrointestinal Surgery Patients

RecruitingNAAges 17 Years - 85 YearsAllKhyber Medical University Peshawar
NCT07425249 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * 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. Exclusion Criteria: * 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. * Patients receiving medications affecting gut motility (calcium channel blockers or antiepileptic drugs). * Patients with dental prosthesis or undergoing laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery.
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What it tests

  • Chewing Gum
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Where

1 site
Khyber Teaching Hospital
Peshawar, Pakistan
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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