The Effect of Gum Chewing on Postoperative Ileus - NCT00879294-27157 (Clinical Trial 283421)
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Winston Salem |
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NC |
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27157 |
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Perforated Appendicitis |
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The purpose of this study is to see if chewing gum after surgery for perforated appendicitis
will shorten the time of intestinal dysfunction.
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After operations for a ruptured appendix, children are usually not allowed to eat or drink
anything. This is because the infection inside the abdomen and the manipulation of the
intestines during the operation cause the bowels to stop their normal movement. The
resulting lack of bowel function is called an "ileus". When this occurs, intestinal
secretions and anything taken in by mouth can become backed up, causing bloating, abdominal
pain, nausea and vomiting. Children are not allowed to eat or drink anything during this
time and require fluid hydration through an IV or even nutrition through an IV. This ileus
usually lasts an average of 4-5 days, and can sometimes delay the discharge of children who
are otherwise ready to go. The purpose of this research study is to determine if simple
things, like gum chewing or anti-motion sickness bracelets can help speed the time it takes
for the bowels to begin working after an operation for a ruptured appendix. Because the gum
is not swallowed, it does not have the same effects as eating and drinking would on someone
with an ileus. The same is true for the anti-motion sickness bracelets. Yet, it is thought
that the chewing action from gum may stimulate the intestines into thinking that food is on
the way and cause them to start working sooner than they otherwise might. The same may be
true for the bracelets, and some studies show them to be helpful with nausea after surgery.
Nevertheless, the effects of a bracelet on postoperative ileus are unproven. |
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Inclusion Criteria:
- any child who has undergone appendectomy for perforated appendicitis
Exclusion Criteria:
- age less than or equal to 5 years
- unable to chew gum safely
- interval appendectomy |
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Brenner Children's Hospital
Winston Salem, NC 27157
United States
Primary Contact:
Thomas Pranikoff, MD
Email: tpraniko@wfubmc.edu
Phone: 336-716-0546
Secondary Contact:
Thomas Pranikoff, MD
Email: tpraniko@wfubmc.edu
Phone: 336-716-0546 |
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February 17, 2010 |
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