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Effect of Lollipop on Postoperative Gastrointestinal Recovery in Children A Randomised Controlled Trial
Led by The University of Hong Kong · Updated on 2024-12-11
50
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
8 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
T
The University of Hong Kong
Lead Sponsor
K
KK Women's and Children's Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
Postoperative ileus, a common complication in children after major surgeries such as gastrointestinal and spinal operations, can cause discomfort, longer hospital stays, and delays in returning to normal activities. This trial investigates whether sucking on a lollipop after surgery can help speed up the recovery of gastrointestinal function in children. The study is designed as a prospective, randomized controlled trial to provide clearer evidence on this approach, which is easier for children compared to chewing gum. Children undergoing major abdominal surgeries will be randomly assigned to one of two groups: one group will receive a lollipop starting 6 hours after surgery and will be encouraged to suck on it for at least 20 minutes every 4 hours until feeding resumes. The other group will receive no treatment. This setup will allow researchers to compare recovery outcomes between those who use the lollipop and those who do not. Participants will be monitored for the time it takes to pass gas and stool within one week after surgery, as well as the time to resume feeding, hospital discharge, and any complications within one month. The study involves regular assessments to track gastrointestinal recovery and safety. The total duration of participant involvement spans from the immediate postoperative period to one month after surgery to observe recovery progress and any adverse events.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Effect of Lollipop on Postoperative Gastrointestinal Recovery in Children
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Patients receiving major abdominal surgery (e.g.appendicectomy, choledochal cyst surgery, bowel resection etc)
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients with neurological conditions that preclude sucking/swallowing.
- Patients under sedation and/or mechanical ventilation and/or ionotropic support in the post operative period.
- Patients with known food allergy or allergy to food coloring agents
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Your Study Journey
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Duration - Up to 1 month after operation
Participants undergo major abdominal surgery and those in the treatment group suck on a lollipop starting 6 hours after surgery, for at least 20 minutes every 4 hours until feeding is resumed. Participants in the no lollipop group receive no placebo.
Daily visits during hospital stay
Duration - Up to 1 month after operation
Participants are monitored for time to return of gastrointestinal function, resumption of feeding, discharge from hospital, and any complications after surgery.
Visits as part of hospital discharge process and follow-up assessments
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 0000
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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