Effect of 2hrs versus 6hrs oral feeding on recovery of normal bowel functions after Caesarean Section performed under regional anesthesia

Effect of 2hrs versus 6hrs oral feeding on recovery of normal bowel functions after Caesarean Section performed under regional anesthesia A Randomized Controlled Trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202209687644401

Enrollment

186

Registered

2022-09-02

Start date

2020-12-14

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

Pregnancy and Childbirth

Interventions

oral feeding

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1-Term Singleton Pregnancy. 2-Uncomplicated Elective Caesarean Section. 3-No intra or postpartum hemorrhage. 4-All caesarean sections performed under spinal anesthesia.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1-BMI > 30 kg/m2. 2-Multiple pregnancy and polyhydramnios. 3-Medical disorders such as Diabetes, Hypertension and anemia 4-Surgical Complications Such as intestinal or bladder injury. 5-Postpartum Hemorrhage.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The assessment of the return of bowel functions after C-section, as gauged by time to 1st flatus.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1- detection of intestinal sounds 2-The evaluation of GI complications, 1-mild ileus symptoms and severe ileus symptoms. The presence of anorexia, abdominal cramping, or mild distension on physical examination is defined as mild ileus symptoms. Marked abdominal distension with more than 3 episodes of vomiting in 24 hrs after surgery, or the inability to tolerate a liquid diet with delayed step diet is defined as severe ileus symptoms.	—

Measure

Time frame

1- detection of intestinal sounds 2-The evaluation of GI complications, 1-mild ileus symptoms and severe ileus symptoms. The presence of anorexia, abdominal cramping, or mild distension on physical examination is defined as mild ileus symptoms. Marked abdominal distension with more than 3 episodes of vomiting in 24 hrs after surgery, or the inability to tolerate a liquid diet with delayed step diet is defined as severe ileus symptoms.

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Countries

Egypt

Contacts

Public ContactLamiaa Ismail

resident of obstetrics and gynecology tokh central hospital

lamiaashahin4@gmail.com+201000519320

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026