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Effect of postoperative gum chewing on bowel function after cesarean section : a three-arm randomized controlled trial

Effect of postoperative gum chewing on bowel function after cesarean section : a three-arm randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20230923005
Enrollment
54
Registered
2023-09-23
Start date
2023-10-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Postopearative gum chewing may be related to timing of bowel function return after cesarean delivery Postoperative gum chewing, Bowel function, Cesarean section, xylitol gum, non-xylitol gum

Interventions

Participants undergo gum chewing with xylitol-containing gum every 4 hours for 4 times.,Participants undergo gum chewing with non-xylitol-containing gum every 4 hours for 4 times.,Participants receive
Xylitol gum chewing group,Non-xylitol gum chewing group,Control group

Sponsors

Navamindradhiraj University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women that have a plan to Cesarean delivery at Labor room, vajira Hospital 2. Elective Cesarean delivery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women that unable to inform consent by yourself 2. Pregnant women that have a problem of chewing, gastrointestinal disorders such as short bowel syndrome, irritable bowel disease, obstructive bowel disease

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
First time of flatus At 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, and 24 hours after cesarean section hours

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
First time of defecation At days 1, 2, and 3 after cesarean section hours

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactArinporn Imruetaicharoenchok

Faculty of Medicine Vajira Hospital

arin_im9424@outlook.com0819425406

Outcome results

None listed

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