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Comparison of Early Versus Late Resumption of Enteral Feeding After Small Bowel Anastomosis
Led by Khyber Teaching Hospital · Updated on 2025-04-02
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What this Trial Is About
Researchers are evaluating the best time to resume oral feeding after small intestine surgery, a topic with differing opinions. Some surgeons support early feeding soon after anesthesia recovery, while others recommend waiting 24 to 48 hours. This study aims to compare early versus late feeding to understand their effects on recovery and complications after small bowel anastomosis. Participants are randomly assigned to one of two groups: the early group starts enteral feeding within 24 hours after waking fully from anesthesia, and the late group begins feeding 24 to 48 hours after recovery. Both approaches are being studied to assess their impact on postoperative recovery and hospital stay. During the study, researchers will monitor how soon patients pass stool or gas within two weeks after surgery, as well as the length of hospital stay and occurrence of vomiting up to 50 weeks post-surgery. Participants will be followed closely to observe these outcomes, helping to determine the safest and most effective feeding schedule after bowel surgery.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Resumption of Enteral Feeding After Bowel Anastomosis
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- All patients undergoing small bowel anastomosis for any indication in an elective setting
- Patients aged between 15 and 65 years
- All genders
You will not qualify if you...
- Use of glucocorticoids or other immunosuppressive drugs
- Individuals who do not consent to participate
- History of gastrectomy surgery
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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 48 hours post-surgery
Participants undergo small bowel anastomosis surgery and recovery from anesthesia before beginning enteral feeding.
1 hospitalization period including surgery and immediate recovery
Duration - Within 48 hours post-surgery
Participants receive enteral feeding either within 24 hours or between 24 and 48 hours after surgery once fully conscious, depending on group assignment.
Feeding timing depends on group; no additional visits required solely for feeding
Duration - Up to 50 weeks postoperatively
Participants are monitored for recovery outcomes including time to passage of stool or flatus, vomiting, and hospital stay duration.
Follow-up visits as part of routine post-operative care up to 50 weeks
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Khyber Teaching Hospital
Peshawar, KPK, Pakistan, 25000
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Research Team
S
Saeed Sarwar, MBBS
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
SINGLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
2
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