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Comparison effects of bowel function recovery following cesarean delivery

Effects of coffee drink on bowel function recovery following cesarean delivery: A randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20231002014
Enrollment
162
Registered
2023-10-02
Start date
2022-02-01
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

Bowel function recovery following cesarean section Caffeine, bowel function recovery, cesarean section

Interventions

Drink one cup of coffee with 50 mg caffeine in hot water 100 ml, 2 hours after cesarean section ,Drink one cup warm water 100 ml, 2 hours after cesarean section
Active Comparator Other,Active Comparator Other
50 mg caffeine group ,Control group

Sponsors

None
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 50 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pregnant women undergoing elective caesarean sections who had previously drank coffee and wished to join the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Patients with a history of allergy to coffee or caffeine. 2.Patient with liver disease, acute or chronic kidney disease, cardiac arrhythmia, function thyroid disease and inflammatory bowel disease. 4.Patient with history of chronic diarrhea or chronic constipation (defined as two or fewer bowel movements per week) 3.Patient with a history of prior abdominal bowel re-anastomosis surgery. 5.Patient who need for intensive care or endotracheal tube for more than 24 h postoperatively. 6.Patient who need for nasogastric tube drainage beyond the first postoperative morning. 7. Patients who suffered from intestinal injuries and received intestinal repaired during surgery.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Time to first pass of flatus after surgery After drink coffee or warm water Base on the patient own statements

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Time to first defecation After drink coffee or hot water Base on the patient own statements,Time to tolerate solid diet Observed by investigators Patient tolerate to intake solids food without nausea or vomiting in 4 hours after meals ,Postoperative ileus Observed by investigators Postoperative bowel ileus signs and symptoms after surgery ,Length of hospital stay The admission period until discharge The admission period until discharge

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactMetha Songthamwat

Udon Thani hospital

Udonhome@yahoo.com6642245555

Outcome results

None listed

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