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- Clinical Trial NCT03666377
Chewing Gum on Postoperative Ileus in Children (GUM_1)
The Impact of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Ileus in Children Who Undergo Abdominal Surgery: a Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Pilot Study
Traditional postoperative care has been challenged recently to improve and speedup recovery (including the return of bowel function) such that patients can be discharged to home more quickly. This approach includes earlier mobilization of the patient, and introducing solid food sooner. Additionally, there is evidence in adults to suggest that "sham feeding" by chewing gum may also speed up bowel recovery so the patient may tolerate a solid diet earlier.
The aim of this study is to determine if gum chewing can enhance bowel recovery in children who undergo abdominal surgery.
Study Overview
Detailed Description
After intestinal surgery, many patients suffer from a "postoperative ileus" (POI). The cause is multifactorial and can be attributed to surgery itself, the lingering effect of the anesthetic, the use of narcotics and decreased mobility of the patient.
An ileus can delay the time to full diet, thus lengthening the hospital stay of the patient - sometimes up to several weeks.
There is evidence that early drinking/eating and increased mobility may accelerate the return of bowel function. "Fast-tracking" is well documented in the adult literature; protocols have been put in place to enhance GI tract recovery and thus decrease the morbidity of a prolonged hospital stay and ileus. "Fast-tracking" has been done in pediatric patients but not in a large RCT for abdominal surgery.
Study Type
Enrollment (Estimated)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
- Name: Anna Shawyer, MD, MSc
- Phone Number: 204-787-2394
- Email: ashawyer@hsc.mb.ca
Study Locations
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Manitoba
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, R3A 1S1
- Recruiting
- Children's Hospital of Winnipeg/Manitoba
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Contact:
- Anna Shawyer, MD, MSc
- Phone Number: 204-787-2394
- Email: ashawyer@hsc.mb.ca
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Children more than or equal to 4 years of age
- Children who undergo abdominal surgery (both laparoscopic or open)
- Children who have an expected postoperative length of stay more than 24 hours
Exclusion Criteria:
- Children who are less than 4 years of age
- Children who are unable to chew gum/swallow (e.g. intubated, decreased level of consciousness, cognitive or physical disability)
- Children or their parents are not willing to sign consent
- Children or their parents are unable to follow directions regarding gum chewing,
- Children who have a GI dysmotility disorder (e.g. chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction)
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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No Intervention: No gum chewing
Usual pharmacologic treatment and post-operative care (e.g.
daily visits by surgical team, antibiotics where appropriate, mobilization, advancement of diet as tolerated).
Analgesia and anti-emetics will be provided (both oral and intravenous) as needed.
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Experimental: Gum chewing
Usual pharmacologic treatment and post-operative care (e.g. daily visits by surgical team, antibiotics where appropriate, mobilization, advancement of diet as tolerated). Analgesia and anti-emetics will be provided (both oral and intravenous) as needed. Intervention: 1 piece of sugarless gum to be chewed three times daily for 1 hour each. |
1 piece of sugarless gum to be chewed three times daily for 1 hour each.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Composite outcome: first flatus, first bowel movement, first solid oral intake (any)
Time Frame: From time of leaving the operating room (time zero) until the time of event (first bowel movement, first flatus, first oral intake) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30 days, measured in hours
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Documented by nurse, patient or caregiver
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From time of leaving the operating room (time zero) until the time of event (first bowel movement, first flatus, first oral intake) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30 days, measured in hours
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Length of stay
Time Frame: From day of entering the operating room (time zero) until the time of event (day of discharge) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30 days, measured in days
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From day admission to day of discharge
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From day of entering the operating room (time zero) until the time of event (day of discharge) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30 days, measured in days
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Readmission
Time Frame: From day of discharge (time zero) until the time of event (day of readmission) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30 days, measured in days
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Need for readmission within 30 days of discharge
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From day of discharge (time zero) until the time of event (day of readmission) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30 days, measured in days
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Swallowing/aspiration of gum
Time Frame: From day of entering the operating room (time zero) until the time of event (swallowing/aspiration of gum) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30 days, measured as yes/no
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Measured as yes/no
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From day of entering the operating room (time zero) until the time of event (swallowing/aspiration of gum) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30 days, measured as yes/no
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Allergic reaction/adverse reaction to gum
Time Frame: From day of entering the operating room (time zero) until the time of event (allergic reaction/adverse reaction to gum) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30 days, measured as yes/no
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Measured as yes/no
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From day of entering the operating room (time zero) until the time of event (allergic reaction/adverse reaction to gum) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30 days, measured as yes/no
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Re-operation
Time Frame: From day of entering the operating room (time zero) until the time of event (Re-operation) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30 days, measured as yes/no
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Measured as yes/no
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From day of entering the operating room (time zero) until the time of event (Re-operation) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30 days, measured as yes/no
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Need for prokinetic/anti-reflux medication
Time Frame: From time of leaving the operating room (time zero) until the time of event (ordering of prokinetic/anti-reflux medication) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30days, measured in hours
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Measured as yes/no if need for additional medications to facilitate return of bowel function
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From time of leaving the operating room (time zero) until the time of event (ordering of prokinetic/anti-reflux medication) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30days, measured in hours
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Narcotic use
Time Frame: From time of leaving the operating room (time zero) until the time of event (ordering of narcotic medication) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30days, measured in hours
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Quantity of narcotics consumed (mg/kg total)
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From time of leaving the operating room (time zero) until the time of event (ordering of narcotic medication) or date of death of any cause, whichever comes first, assessed up to 30days, measured in hours
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Collaborators and Investigators
Sponsor
Investigators
- Principal Investigator: Anna Shawyer, MD, MSc, University of Manitoba
Publications and helpful links
General Publications
- Kehlet H. Fast-track surgery-an update on physiological care principles to enhance recovery. Langenbecks Arch Surg. 2011 Jun;396(5):585-90. doi: 10.1007/s00423-011-0790-y. Epub 2011 Apr 6.
- Cavusoglu YH, Azili MN, Karaman A, Aslan MK, Karaman I, Erdogan D, Tutun O. Does gum chewing reduce postoperative ileus after intestinal resection in children? A prospective randomized controlled trial. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2009 Jun;19(3):171-3. doi: 10.1055/s-0029-1202776. Epub 2009 Apr 9.
- Zhang Q, Zhao P. Influence of gum chewing on return of gastrointestinal function after gastric abdominal surgery in children. Eur J Pediatr Surg. 2008 Feb;18(1):44-6. doi: 10.1055/s-2007-989273.
- Cyr C; Canadian Paediatric Society, Injury Prevention Committee. Preventing choking and suffocation in children. Paediatr Child Health. 2012 Feb;17(2):91-4. doi: 10.1093/pch/17.2.91.
Study record dates
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Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Estimated)
Study Completion (Estimated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
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Study Record Updates
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More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- B2018:008
Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)
Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
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