CompletedNot Applicable

Return of Bowel Function After One or Two Level Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion With Chewing Gum

United States50 participantsStarted 2019-02-13

Plain-language summary

Researchers are trying to identify is chewing gum improves bowel function after anterior lumbar interbody fusion

Age range18 Years – 85 Years

SexALL

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✓. Undergoing one or two level anterior lumbar interbody fusion
✓. Diagnosis of spondylosis, spondylolisthesis, revision of foraminal stenosis or neurogenic claudication

Change in bowel pattern based on gum-chewing

Timeframe: 24 hours after surgery

NCT IDNCT03945461

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-30