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Can Chewing Gum Before Surgery Reduce Nausea and Vomiting in Children

Effect of Preoperative Chewing Gum on Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting in Children Undergoing Adenotonsillectomy: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600121534
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-03-31
Start date
2026-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-14

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Adenoid hypertrophy, tonsillar hypertrophy. Adenoidal facies, mouth breathing, snoring, recurrent inflammation of the throat, etc.

Interventions

Chewing gum intervention group (chewing group):Chewing gum
Control group (conventional management group):Routine perioperative management

Sponsors

Foshan Maternal and Child Health Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Years to 12 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Ages 6 to 12 years old; 2.ASA classification grades I to II; 3.Scheduled adenoidectomy and tonsillectomy; 4.Can be properly chewed with chewing gum;

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Having a history of severe nausea and vomiting or having upper gastrointestinal disorders (such as gastroesophageal reflux); 2.Recent use of anti-nausea drugs and drugs that affect gastrointestinal motility; 3.Severe tooth loosening (for teeth with dental crowns), temporomandibular joint disorders or surgical history; 4.Cognitive developmental disorders cannot cooperate actively. 5.Those who are allergic to the ingredients of chewing gum;

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Has there been a vomiting incident;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Usage of antinausea drugs and total dose within 24h;The total number of vomiting episodes within 24 hours;Gastric ultrasound assessment (CSA, cm^2);Emergence agitation (PAED scale score);Nausea severity score in PACU;Duration of PACU stay;Time of first exhaust;The first oral tolerance time;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactZhiyu Cui

Foshan Maternal and Child Health Hospital

542242204@qq.com+86 757 2297 8592

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Apr 17, 2026