Trial of Chewing Gum to Reduce Post Operative Ileus in Elective Colorectal Surgery
Launched by COUNTESS OF CHESTER NHS FOUNDATION TRUST · Feb 20, 2015
Trial Information
Current as of April 26, 2025
Unknown status
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Patients will be randomised to one of two arms, the experimental arm will be chewing gum and the control arm will be normal post operative care.
The primary endpoint is time to passage of flatus (defined as end of operation to first passage of flatus, in minutes).
The trial will be unblinded to patients and observers and has been powered to demonstrate a 15% reduction in passage to flatus (130 patients required)
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Undergoing elective colorectal surgery (open and laparoscopic), able to given informed consent
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Emergency colorectal surgery, unable to consent
About Countess Of Chester Nhs Foundation Trust
The Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust is a leading healthcare provider in the UK, dedicated to delivering high-quality patient care and advancing medical research through innovative clinical trials. With a commitment to improving health outcomes, the Trust collaborates with various stakeholders to facilitate research initiatives that address critical health challenges. Its clinical research unit is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a team of experienced professionals, ensuring rigorous adherence to ethical standards and regulatory requirements. Through its participation in clinical trials, the Countess of Chester NHS Foundation Trust aims to contribute to the advancement of medical knowledge and the development of new therapies for the benefit of patients and the wider community.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Dale Vimalachandran, MD FRCS
Study Director
Countess of Chester
Rachel Clifford, MRCS
Principal Investigator
Countess of Chester
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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