Status:

COMPLETED

Gastrointestinal Activation Post-elective CS (Cesarean Section) :A Comparison of Paula Method to Standard Care

Lead Sponsor:

Hadassah Medical Organization

Conditions:

Bowel Dysfunction

Eligibility:

FEMALE

18-45 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Women generally report discomfort and a delay in GI motility after CS. The Paula method, circular exercises of ring muscles has been shown to increase GI motility. This method had not been studied in ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Elective, singleton, term CS, with spinal or epidural anesthesia

Exclusion

  • GI/ absorption disorders (Chron's, IBS)
  • general anesthesia
  • urgent CS

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

December 1 2018

Estimated Enrollment :

64 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03761147

Start Date

February 1 2018

End Date

December 1 2018

Last Update

September 20 2021

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Hadassah Medical Organization, Jerusalem, Israel

Jerusalem, Israel