Comparing early versus delayed oral feeding after gynecologic surgery

Length of Stay Between Early Versus Delayed Oral Postoperative Feeding After Gynecologic Surgery Under General Anesthesia: Randomized Controlled Trial, Single Center

Not applicable Interventional Queen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, Thailand · NCT05955495

This study tests whether starting to eat sooner or later after gynecologic surgery helps patients recover faster and stay in the hospital for a shorter time.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment34 (estimated)
SexFemale
SponsorQueen Savang Vadhana Memorial Hospital, Thailand Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Chon Buri)
Trial IDNCT05955495 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial aims to evaluate the impact of early versus delayed oral postoperative feeding on the length of hospital stay for patients undergoing gynecologic surgery under general anesthesia. Participants will be randomly assigned to either an early feeding group or a delayed feeding group to assess differences in recovery outcomes and complications. The study will focus on measuring the length of stay and any postoperative complications that may arise from the different feeding approaches.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients undergoing abdominal gynecologic surgery with stable vital signs and no evidence of malignancy or gastrointestinal issues.

Not a fit: Patients who have immediate postoperative complications or require intensive care unit transfer will not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved recovery times and reduced hospital stays for patients after gynecologic surgery.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown promising results with early postoperative feeding, suggesting potential benefits in recovery, making this approach worth exploring further.

Eligibility criteria

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Participants undergoing gynecologic surgery with stable vital signs
* Participants undergoing abdominal gynecologic surgery
* No evidence of malignancy
* No underlying disease relating to GI system
* Not currently having gut obstruction
* No previous abdominal surgeries aside from appendectomy
* Previous history of abdominal radiation

Exclusion Criteria:

* Transferred to ICU postoperatively
* on ETT, NG
* Participants with immediate complications from operation
* No informed consent

Where this trial is running

Chon Buri

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Early Feeding
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