Prevention of postoperative ileus in women undergoing Cesarean section Postoperative Ileus, Cesarean Section, Ginger
Conditions
Interventions
Participants will receive ginger tea prepared from 3 grams of 100% pure ginger powder with no added sugar. Each dose is prepared by dissolving 3 grams of the powder in 150 ml of hot water. The beverag
Active Comparator Dietary Supplement,Sham Comparator No treatment
Ginger powder,Hot water
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women aged 18 to 45 years undergoing Cesarean section, 2. Healthy participants with no severe underlying medical conditions, 3. Participants who are willing to participate in the study and have signed the informed consent form.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. History of allergy to ginger or ginger products, 2. Severe liver or kidney diseases, 3. Current use of medications that affect gastrointestinal motility such as high dose opioids, 4. Current use of anticoagulants such as warfarin.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to first flatus From the end of surgery up to seventy two hours. Time measured in hours from the completion of surgery until the patient first passes intestinal gas as reported by the patient or observed by the healthcare team. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to first defecation From the end of surgery up to seventy two hours. Time measured in hours from the completion of surgery until the first bowel movement occurs as reported by the patient.,Time to first ambulation From the end of surgery up to seventy two hours. Time measured in hours from the completion of surgery until the patient is able to stand and walk for at least five steps with or without assistance. | — |
Countries
Thailand
Contacts
Public ContactPhenphan Santanapipatkul
Loei Hospital
Outcome results
None listed