Trial of Chewing Gum to Reduce Post Operative Ileus in Elective Colorectal Surgery

Study ID
NCT02372500

Study type
Interventional

Study phase
N/A

Study status
Unknown status

Trial Acronym

Trial Summary

It is unknown whether post operative chewing gum will reduce post operative ileus. This study is a randomised controlled trial that will determine whether chewing gum three times a day following surgery will reduce post operative ileus. Time to passage of flatus will be used to determine that incidence of ileus.

More informations

Trial Starting Date

Mar 31,2015

Requirements

Gender All
Minimum age 18 Years
Maximum age N/A

Enrollement Limit

130

Trial of Chewing Gum to Reduce Post Operative Ileus in Elective Colorectal Surgery

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