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The Effect of Early Mobilization and Fluid Consumption on Bowel Movements After Cholecystectomy

The Effect of Early Mobilization With Tea, Coffee and Warm Water Consumption on Bowel Movements in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT05800886
Enrollment
76
Registered
2023-04-06
Start date
2020-01-01
Completion date
2021-09-15
Last updated
2023-04-06

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Conditions

Cholelithiases, Nursing Caries, Perioperative Complication, Bowel Ileus

Keywords

Laparoscopic cholecystectomy, Early mobilization, Tea, Coffee, Water consumption, Intestines, Nursing

Brief summary

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the effect of early mobilization with consumption of tea, coffee, and warm water on bowel movements in patients who had laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery. Design: The study was a single-center, parallel, randomized, controlled trial. Setting: This study was carried out in the general surgery clinic of a university hospital in Türkiye. Metod: The participants were randomized into four equal groups: tea, coffee, arm water and control. At the 4th hour postoperatively, the patients in the intervention group were first mobilized after drinking 200 ml of tea, coffee or warm water within 15 minutes. The first mobilization and oral intake of the patients in the control group started at the 8th hour. Bowel movements, mobilization time, first flatulence, first stool removal and hospital stay of the patients were followed up. Data were collected with Patient Information Form, Glasgow Coma Scale, Patient Mobilization Follow-up Form and Patient Undergone Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery Follow-Up Form. Hypothesis: H0-a: Early mobilization and tea consumption have no effect on the first flatulence time in patients who have undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery. H0-b: Early mobilization and coffee consumption have no effect on the first flatulence time in patients who have undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy. H0-c: Early mobilization and consumption of warm water have no effect on the initial flatulence time in patients who have undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Interventions

OTHEREarly mobilization and tea consumption

At the 4th hour postoperatively, the patients in the tea group were first mobilized after drinking 200 ml of tea (black tea 2 g, caffeine amount: 45-55 mg/150 ml) within 15 minutes. A thermos cup is used to prevent the heat loss of the beverage. Patients were supported by the investigator for early mobilization from the 4th hour after surgery. After the surgery, the first mobilization of the patients is in the form of walking in the patient room of 10 meters (5 meters going and 5 meters returning). According to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols, it is aimed for the patient to walk for at least 2 hours after surgery.

OTHEREarly mobilization and coffee consumption

At the 4th hour postoperatively, the patients in the tea group were first mobilized after drinking 200 ml of coffee (ınstant coffee 2 g, caffeine amount: 60/80 mg/150 ml) within 15 minutes. A thermos cup is used to prevent the heat loss of the beverage. Patients were supported by the investigator for early mobilization from the 4th hour after surgery. After the surgery, the first mobilization of the patients is in the form of walking in the patient room of 10 meters (5 meters going and 5 meters returning). According to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols, it is aimed for the patient to walk for at least 2 hours after surgery.

OTHEREarly mobilization and warm water consumption

At the 4th hour postoperatively, the patients in the tea group were first mobilized after drinking 200 ml of warm water (37 centigrade) within 15 minutes. A thermos cup is used to prevent the heat loss of the beverage. Patients were supported by the investigator for early mobilization from the 4th hour after surgery. After the surgery, the first mobilization of the patients is in the form of walking in the patient room of 10 meters (5 meters going and 5 meters returning). According to Enhanced Recovery After Surgery protocols, it is aimed for the patient to walk for at least 2 hours after surgery.

The first mobilization and oral intake of the patients in the control group started at the 8th hour.

Sponsors

Gazi University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* To agree to participate in the study * To be the age is between 18 and 65 years old * To undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery * To have American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) classification I or II

Exclusion criteria

* To have a history of cesarean section, hysterectomy, extensive intra-abdominal surgery * To have metastatic disease, inflammatory bowel disease * To use drugs that may affect intestinal functions due to systemic diseases * To known allergy or sensitivity to coffee/caffeine * To having difficulty swallowing * To have mental disability or perception problems * To have a barrier to communication

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
First flatus timeup to 24 hours after surgeryThe patient's first flatus output time was questioned. The hour reported by the patient was evaluated as the time of first flatus.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Mobilization timeup to 24 hours after surgeryThe duration of mobilization for the first 24 hours after surgery were evaluated with Patient Mobilization Follow-up Form.
First defecation timeup to 24 hours after surgeryThe patient's first defecation time was questioned. The hour reported by the patient was evaluated as the time of first defecation.
Bowel movementsup to 8 hours after surgeryBowel movements were listened to with the same stethoscope, by dividing the abdomen into four quadrants and evaluating each quadrant. The number of the intestinal sounds in one minute were counted and recorded.
Length of stay in hospitalaverage of 2 daysthe length of hospital stay (throughout their hospital stay, average of 2 days)

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026