Colorectal Cancer, Postoperative Ileus
Conditions
Brief summary
Aim of the study is to evaluate the role of postoperative tibial nerve stimulation in the enhancement of the recovery of bowel function and in shortening the hospital stay.
Detailed description
Patients were randomized in two groups. The first group underwent a three days postoperative transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation. The second group underwent a sham stimulation. Aim of the study is to evaluate the role of tibial nerve stimulation in the postoperative recovery after colorectal surgery.
Interventions
PROCEDURETibial nerve stimulation
patients underwent a three days postoperative transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation
PROCEDURESham tibial nerve stimulation
patients did not undergo a postoperative transcutaneous tibial nerve stimulation
Sponsors
University of Florence
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE (Subject, Caregiver)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Patients that underwent colorectal surgery
Exclusion criteria
* Severe comorbidities * Postoperative or intraoperative complications
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| bowel function recovery (Time to first bowel movement or flatus) | 7 days | Time to first bowel movement or flatus |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Length of postoperative hospital stay | 30 days | Length of postoperative hospital stay |
| Post-operative vomiting (episodes of vomiting) | 30 days | Episodes of vomiting |
| Use of NG Tubes (Nasogastric tube (re)insertions) | 30 days | Nasogastric tube (re)insertions |
Outcome results
None listed