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Impact of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Gut Motility in Gastrointestinal Surgery Patients
Led by Khyber Medical University Peshawar · Updated on 2026-02-20
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Participants Needed
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Research Sites
43 weeks
Total Duration
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Sponsors
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Khyber Medical University Peshawar
Lead Sponsor
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Khyber Teaching Hospital
Collaborating Sponsor
AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
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.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Impact of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Gut Motility in Gastrointestinal Surgery Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age between 17 and 85 years
- Patients of either gender
- Undergoing open gastrointestinal surgical procedures (elective or emergency)
- Willing to participate and able to provide informed consent
You will not qualify if you...
- Patients with metabolic or endocrine disorders such as diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism, or hyperthyroidism
- Patients with renal disease or electrolyte imbalance
- Patients with chronic constipation or neuromuscular disorders
- Patients with substance abuse or drug addiction
- Patients receiving medications affecting gut motility such as calcium channel blockers or antiepileptic drugs
- Patients with dental prosthesis or undergoing laparoscopic gastrointestinal surgery
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Khyber Teaching Hospital
Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan, 25000
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Research Team
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Dr Ali Raza, MBBS
CONTACT
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Dr Munir Ahmed, FCPS
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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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