Warm pack after abdominal surgery to help bowels recover
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests whether applying a warm hot pack to the belly after abdominal surgery can help the bowels start moving again sooner. It might reduce bloating and help you recover faster.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older.
- Your surgery must be planned (elective), not an emergency.
- Your vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, temperature) must be normal after surgery.
- You must not have had any previous surgery on your stomach or intestines.
- You must not have conditions like inflammatory bowel disease, chronic constipation, or be taking chronic opioids.
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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