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Does Warm Saline Gargling Help Gastrointestinal Recovery After Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer? A Randomized Controlled Study

Effect of Warm Saline Gargling on Postoperative Gastrointestinal Function Recovery in Patients Undergoing Radical Cystectomy for Bladder Cancer: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600129652
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-08-07
Start date
2026-08-07
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-10

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

Conditions

bladder cancer

Interventions

Warm water gargling group:Warm water gargling
Warm saline gargling group:Warm saline gargling

Sponsors

Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College ,Huazhong University of Science and Technology
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Age = 18 years; 2. Fully conscious with a Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) score of 15.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Presence of severe diseases of the oral cavity, pharynx, esophagus, or other gastrointestinal tract disorders, or a prior history of conditions such as intestinal obstruction; 2. Occurrence of serious postoperative adverse events or complications, such as airway obstruction, aspiration, or gastrointestinal bleeding.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Time to first flatus;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Thirst-related discomfort;General physical examination: vital signs (temperature, heart rate, respiratory rate, blood pressure);Severity of abdominal distension, nausea, and anxiety;Time to first oral intake;Duration of postoperative nasogastric tube placement;Cumulative nasogastric drainage volume;Hospitalization costs;Adverse events;Time to first bowel movement;Laboratory test: complete blood count (CBC);

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactFan Yang

Tongji Hospital, Tongji Medical College ,Huazhong University of Science and Technology

tj32133213@163.com+86 27 8366 5307

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 25, 2026