Status:
UNKNOWN
Effects of Chewing Gum Against Postoperative Ileus
Lead Sponsor:
Assiut University
Conditions:
Pancreas Neoplasm
Eligibility:
All Genders
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of chewing gum effects postoperative ileus after pancreaticoduodenectomy
Detailed Description
Postoperative ileus is common after surgery. One non-pharmacological intervention that has shown promising results in reducing the duration of postoperative ileus is chewing gum after surgery. However...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Pancreatic or periampullary cancer and scheduled to undergo pancreaticoduodenectomy.
Exclusion
- 2\. Ongoing treatment for mental disease 3. Diagnosed neurological injuries or diseases affecting the ability to swallow or gastric function 4. Ongoing abuse of alcohol or other drugs 5. Previously known allergies to the content of chewing gum 6. Additional surgery after primary surgery.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 14 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
May 1 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
10 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04768660
Start Date
February 14 2021
End Date
May 1 2023
Last Update
February 24 2021
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