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Effects of Mobilization and Caffeine After Cesarean

The Effect of Early Post-Cesarean Mobilization and Caffeine Consumption on Bowel Motility, Pain, and Psychological Well-being: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT07369726
Enrollment
60
Registered
2026-01-27
Start date
2025-11-25
Completion date
2026-05-01
Last updated
2026-02-09

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Conditions

Gastrointestinal Motility, Postoperative Pain, Psychological Well-Being

Keywords

gastrointestinal motility, postoperatif pain, Psychological Well-Being, Early Ambulation

Brief summary

This study Maims to assess bowel motility, pain and psychological well-being in women in the post-cesarean period by mobilizing them early and encouraging them to consume coffee.

Detailed description

In the intervention group, the goal is to initiate bowel motility by mobilizing women early in the post-cesarean period. This increased bowel motility will facilitate gas expulsion, thus minimizing pain levels. Caffeine consumption will help keep pain levels at a minimum. By minimizing pain, women will experience positive psychological well-being.

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTcaffeine consumption

The women in the intervention group will be mobilised at the 4-hour mark. The intervention group will be given caffeinated Turkish coffee at 6-hour intervals.

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTDecaffeinated coffee

The women in the control group will be mobilised at the 6-hour mark. The control group will be given decaffeinated Turkish coffee at 6-hour intervals.

Sponsors

KTO Karatay University
Lead SponsorOTHER

Study design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
TRIPLE (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor)

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
FEMALE
Age
18 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

1. Being between 18 and 35 years of age, 2. Women who underwent cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia, 3. Having a post-cesarean pain level of 4 or higher, 4. Being able to understand and write Turkish and communicate effectively with researchers.

Exclusion criteria

1. Women who underwent emergency cesarean delivery, 2. Those with pregnancy complications (preeclampsia, placenta previa, etc.), 3. Those with a history of chronic gastrointestinal disease (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis), 4. Those with sensitivity or allergy to caffeine, 5. Those with a history of chronic pain syndrome or dependence on analgesics, 6. Regular coffee drinkers (≥2 cups per day), 7. Intraoperative complications such as bowel or bladder injury, i) Those who cannot comply with the study protocol or complete the follow-up process. Removal Criteria: 1. Participants are excluded from the study under the following conditions: 2. During surgery If complications occur (e.g., bladder or bowel injury, excessive bleeding), 3. Postoperative complications requiring admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) for the mother or newborn, 4. Development of severe postoperative nausea, vomiting, or intolerance to oral intake, 5. Inability to consume or refusal to consume coffee according to the study protocol, 6. Withdrawal of consent by the participant at any point during the study, 7. Failure to comply with surgical procedures or loss of follow-up, 8. Development of medical conditions during follow-up that may affect study results (e.g., acute infections, neurological disorders).

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
Change in postoperative pain after caesarean section within 24 hours from baselineStarting point, after intervention at 6 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours and 24 hoursPain will be assessed using a 10 cm visual analogue scale. '0' means no pain, while '10' means unbearable pain. The assessment will be carried out at the start of the study, at 6-hour intervals, and at the end.
Change in postoperative Bowel Motility after caesarean section within 24 hours from baselineStarting point, after intervention at 6 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours and 24 hoursBowel motility will be assessed using BFI. The Bowel Function Index (BFI) is a short and practical measure used to assess constipation, particularly in patients using opioids. It consists of three questions, each scored on a scale of 0 to 100. These scores are used to measure the degree of bowel dysfunction.
Change in postoperative Psychological Well-being after caesarean section within 24 hours from baselineStarting point, after intervention at 6 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours and 24 hoursPsychological Well-being will be assessed using Psychological Well-Being Scale. Based on the score obtained: 1.00-2.99 → Low psychological resilience, 3.00-4.30 → Moderate level, 4.31-5.00 → High psychological resilience.

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

Contacts

CONTACTHafize D Dağ TÜZMEN
hafize.dag.tuzmen@karatay.edu.tr5357446142

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 10, 2026