Effect of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Bowel Function Following Upper GI Tract Cancer Surgery

Study ID
NCT02260128

Study type
Interventional

Study phase
Not Applicable

Study status
Unknown status

Trial Acronym

Trial Summary

Every patient undergoing surgery in the abdomen will experience temporary paralysis of bowel function. This study evaluates whether chewing gum can reduce the bowel paralysis after surgery in patients undergoing either esophageal resection or whipples procedure. Half the study population will receive chewing gum while the other half will act as control.

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Trial Starting Date

Nov 30,2014

Requirements

Gender All
Minimum age 18 Years
Maximum age N/A

Enrollement Limit