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Impact of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Gut Motility in Gastrointestinal Surgery Patients
Sponsor: Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Summary
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.
Official title: Impact of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Gut Motility in Gastrointestinal Surgery Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial at Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar, Pakistan
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
17 Years - 85 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
96
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-10-29
Last Updated
2026-02-20
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Chewing Gum
Participants will chew glucose/carbohydrate-containing chewing gum for 15 minutes, three times daily, starting 6 hours after surgery and continuing for 48 hours or until the first passage of flatus or stool, in addition to standard postoperative care.
Locations (1)
Khyber Teaching Hospital
Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan