Hot compress use after open abdominal surgery
Part of Digestive system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests if applying a warm compress to the abdomen after open belly surgery can help recovery. It aims to see if this simple, drug-free method reduces pain or improves bowel function.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for open abdominal surgery in the general surgery unit.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is in the normal range (18.5 to 24.9).
- You can talk and understand instructions.
- You have not had any previous stomach or bowel surgery.
- You do not have chronic constipation (fewer than 2 bowel movements per week) or take strong painkillers regularly.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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