Chewing gum and hot compresses for recovery after gynecologic surgery
The Effect of Chewing Gum and Hot Compresses on Postoperative Pain, Bowel Function, and Patient Comfort After Gynecologic Oncologic Surgery: a Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if chewing gum and using hot compresses can help women recover better from gynecologic surgery by improving their stomach function and reducing discomfort.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 84 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Medeniyet University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Trial ID | NCT06196138 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the effects of chewing gum and applying hot compresses on gastrointestinal recovery following elective minimally invasive gynecologic surgery. The aim is to enhance bowel motility and alleviate postoperative discomfort, such as bloating and pain, by stimulating the cephalovagal pathway through chewing and preventing hypothermia with heat application. Participants will be monitored for improvements in gastrointestinal function and overall patient comfort during their recovery period. The study includes Turkish-speaking women aged 18 and older who meet specific health criteria.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Turkish-speaking women aged 18 and older scheduled for elective minimally invasive gynecologic surgery without chronic diseases or previous abdominal surgeries.
Not a fit: Patients with postoperative complications or those requiring intensive care after surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve postoperative recovery and comfort for patients undergoing gynecologic surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific combination of chewing gum and hot compresses is novel, similar interventions aimed at enhancing gastrointestinal recovery have shown promise in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * To undergo elective minimally invasive gynecologic surgery * No cognitive, affective and mental problems that would prevent gum chewing and hot application * Does not have any chronic disease * No previous abdominal surgery * Turkish speaking and * Women who volunteer to participate in the study will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Who wants to leave the work for any reason * History of ileostomy and colostomy * He was taken to intensive care after the surgery and * Women with postoperative complications (bleeding, infection, etc.) will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Ankara
- Dr. Abdurrahman Yalcin Training and Research Hospital — Ankara, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Merve Beke, MSc — Dr. Abdurrahman Yalcin Training and Research Hospital
- Study coordinator: Eda Polat, PhD
- Email: edda_akyol@hotmail.com
- Phone: +905415660731
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.