Chewing gum after stomach or bowel surgery
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if chewing gum after open stomach or bowel surgery can help your intestines start moving again sooner. It is for people undergoing open gastrointestinal surgery who do not have certain health conditions or take specific medicines.
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Who can take part
- You are between 17 and 85 years old
- You are having open surgery on your stomach or intestines (not laparoscopic)
- You do not have diabetes, thyroid problems, or other metabolic/endocrine disorders
- You do not have kidney disease or an electrolyte imbalance
- You do not have chronic constipation or a nerve/muscle disorder
- You are not taking medications that affect bowel movement (like certain blood pressure or seizure meds) and do not have dentures
Quick eligibility check
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