The effect of early oral nutrition and mobilisation on post-operative recovery after major bowel surgery

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN15405004

Enrollment

100

Registered

2004-01-23

Start date

2000-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2017-08-28

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Conditions

Bowel surgery Digestive System Bowel surgery

Interventions

Early oral nutrition and mobilisation on post-operative recovery versus treatment as usual.

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Propose to study 50 patients per group.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Time to passage of first flatus and time to first bowel sounds 2. Visual analogue pain scores will be obtained at rest and during a standard movement at 12-hourly intervals 3. Volume of fluid and/or food taken orally and IV over the duration of the study 4. Fatigue scores will be collected at 12 hourly intervals after operation 5. The time at which patients walk unaided to the bathroom will also be noted	—

Measure

Time frame

1. Time to passage of first flatus and time to first bowel sounds 2. Visual analogue pain scores will be obtained at rest and during a standard movement at 12-hourly intervals 3. Volume of fluid and/or food taken orally and IV over the duration of the study 4. Fatigue scores will be collected at 12 hourly intervals after operation 5. The time at which patients walk unaided to the bathroom will also be noted

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Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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