Effect of Caffeine on Ileus After Laparotomy

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20140203016473N11

Enrollment

Registered

2020-12-09

Start date

2021-01-19

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-01-05

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Conditions

Intestinal diseases. Other protozoal intestinal diseases

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Patients applying for laparotomy will receive the intervention the day before surgery. The intervention will be such that they will consume one caffeine tablet ever

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Candidate for laparotomy Needs hospitalization Ability to take medicine and food by mouth

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Caffeine sensitivity Heart rate greater than 120 beats per minute Emergency surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Intestinal movements and sounds. Timepoint: Three times a day, once every eight hours for three days. Method of measurement: Physical examination.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFarzad Kakaei

Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

fkakaei@tbzmed.ac.ir+98 41 1334 1317

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026