Status:
COMPLETED
Prevention of Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery Using Chewing Gum
Lead Sponsor:
Aultman Health Foundation
Conditions:
Ileus
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study will attempt to determine if the use of chewing gum can cause the early return of bowel function after gynecologic surgery.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- All female patients 18 years of age or older undergoing surgery for any gynecologic procedure which the peritoneum is entered and general anesthesia is administered.
- Disease State will not affect inclusion in the study. Women with previous surgeries or other medical conditions will be included as will those undergoing an initial operation.
Exclusion
- Patient deemed legally incompetent to sign their own consent
- Women under the age of 18
- Patients lacking their own or a false set of teeth
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 1 2009
Estimated Enrollment :
400 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00831246
Start Date
April 1 2008
End Date
April 1 2009
Last Update
August 21 2018
Active Locations (1)
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Aultman Health Foundation
Canton, Ohio, United States, 44710