The effect of drugs on gastrointestinal complications after caesarean

Comparing the effect of Cumin and Supermint (Peppermint Oil) and Milk of Magnesia on Gastrointestinal Complications after Caesarean Section

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT2014062918280N1

Enrollment

Registered

2014-08-15

Start date

2012-08-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-22

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Conditions

Pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium. Complications predominantly related to the puerperium

Interventions

Intervention 1: The intervention group: cumin: 40 drops in 30 cc municipal tap water 3 times with 20-minute intervals. Intervention 2: The intervention group: peppermint essential oil : 40 drops i

Treatment - Drugs

The intervention group: cumin: 40 drops in 30 cc municipal tap water 3 times with 20-minute intervals

The intervention group: peppermint essential oil : 40 drops in 30 cc municipal tap water 3 times with 20-minute intervals

The Control group: milk of magnesia: 30 cc ? 3 times with 20-minute intervals

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

22 Years to 32 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion Criteria: uneventful transects ; Singleton infant;Term pregnancy(38-42); No blood transfusion;Second repeat cesarean;normal BMI(19-26); With general anesthesia. Exclusion Criteria:History of surgical adhesions;fever;Gastrointestinal disorders (colitis, Cron,IBS);Gastritis drugs;Spinal anesthesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Defecation. Timepoint: every 20 min and 120 min after the end of the firrst intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire to yes/No.;Bloating. Timepoint: every 20 min and 120 min after the end of the firrst intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire to yes/No.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Nausea. Timepoint: every 20 min and 120 min after the end of the first intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire to yes/no.;Heart burn. Timepoint: every 20 min and 120 min after the end of the first intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire to yes/no.;Belching. Timepoint: every 20 min and 120 min after the end of the first intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire to yes/no.;Flatus. Timepoint: every 20 min and 120 min after the end of the first intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire to yes/no.;Vomiting. Timepoint: every 20 min and 120 min after the end of the first intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire to yes/no.	—

Measure

Time frame

Nausea. Timepoint: every 20 min and 120 min after the end of the first intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire to yes/no.;Heart burn. Timepoint: every 20 min and 120 min after the end of the first intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire to yes/no.;Belching. Timepoint: every 20 min and 120 min after the end of the first intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire to yes/no.;Flatus. Timepoint: every 20 min and 120 min after the end of the first intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire to yes/no.;Vomiting. Timepoint: every 20 min and 120 min after the end of the first intervention. Method of measurement: Questionnaire to yes/no.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMaryam Tofighi Niaki

The Islamic Azad University Sari Branch

maryamtofighi@iausari.ac.ir+98 11 3303 3857

Outcome results

None listed

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