Chewing gum after cesarean section to improve recovery
The Effect of Chewing Gum After Cesarean Section on Gastrointestinal System Functions, Pain and Sleep Quality
NA · Artvin Coruh University · NCT05945095
This study is testing if chewing sugar-free gum after a cesarean section can help new moms recover better by improving their stomach function, reducing pain, and enhancing sleep quality.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Artvin Coruh University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Artvin) |
| Trial ID | NCT05945095 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of chewing sugar-free gum on gastrointestinal function, pain levels, and sleep quality in mothers who have undergone planned cesarean sections. Participants will be randomly assigned to either a control group receiving standard postpartum care or an experimental group that will chew gum for at least 15 minutes starting two hours post-surgery, repeated every two hours. Pain levels will be assessed every two hours, and sleep quality will be evaluated the day after the cesarean section. The study aims to determine if gum chewing can enhance recovery outcomes for postpartum women.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are mothers aged 18 and older who are undergoing planned cesarean sections with general anesthesia.
Not a fit: Patients with a history of chronic constipation or diarrhea may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to improved gastrointestinal function, reduced pain, and better sleep quality for mothers recovering from cesarean sections.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promising results with similar interventions, suggesting potential benefits of gum chewing in postoperative recovery.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Be eighteen years of age or older, * Having a planned cesarean section, * To receive general anesthesia in the surgery, * No history of chronic constipation and diarrhea, * At least primary school graduate * Communication is not a problem. * Exclusion Criteria:
Where this trial is running
Artvin
- Artvin State Hospital — Artvin, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dilek KALOĞLU BİNİCİ, PhD — Artvin Coruh University
- Study coordinator: Dilek KALOĞLU BİNİCİ, PhD
- Email: dkaloglu@artvin.edu.tr
- Phone: 5058110022
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Mothers, Cesarean Section Complications, General anesthesia,, Sleep Quality, Chewing Gum, Pain,, Cesarean section,