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Effect of gum chewing and coffee consumption on intestinal motility

Effect of gum chewing and coffee consumption on intestinal motility in caesarean sections

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20210113050028N1
Enrollment
150
Registered
2021-02-12
Start date
2021-02-17
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-02-22

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Conditions

Intestinal motility and ileus in caesarean sections. Other maternal diseases classifiable elsewhere but complicating pregnancy, childbirth and the puerperium

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1 : Chewing gum group: This group will chew 2 pieces of turpentine chewing gum 3 times a day (at least 3 hours, morning, noon, night) for a period of 15 minutes from

Sponsors

Ardabil University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
13 Years to 35 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: BMI in normal range gestational age 37-42 Elective Cesarean section Do not use any special medicine No history of chronic systemic diseases

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Preterm labour Multiple pregnancy premature rupture of memberan Emergency cesarean section (due to placental problems, chorioamnionitis, fetal distress, placental abnormalities, vaginal bleeding, etc.) Body temperature above 38 degrees Severe anemia History of abdominal surgery other than cesarean section Allergic reaction to the used materials Inability to chew gum

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Intestinal motility. Timepoint: Patients will be visited every hour. Method of measurement: The time of the first bowel movements, the time of the first expulsion of gas, defecation and gut sound will be recorded.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactJinous Gamissi

Ardabil University of Medical Sciences

gamissijinous@gmail.com+98 45 3326 1714

Outcome results

None listed

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