CompletedNot Applicable

Evaluation the Effects of Chewing Gum

Turkey (Türkiye)66 participantsStarted 2024-12-10

Plain-language summary

This study was conducted as a randomized controlled trial to evaluate the effects of gum chewing in the early postpartum period on bowel function, postpartum comfort, and postpartum satisfaction in women. The sample consisted of 66 women, 33 in the experimental group and 33 in the control group. Data were collected using a pre-assessment form, a demographic information form, a bowel function monitoring form, a postpartum comfort scale, and a maternal satisfaction scale (cesarean delivery). While the control group received no intervention other than standard postoperative care, the experimental group underwent gum chewing at 4, 6, and 8 hours postpartum.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18-45 years * Women who underwent cesarean section under epidural or spinal anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Cesarean delivery under general anesthesia * Jaw or oral membrane problems that may prevent chewing gum * Any systemic or chronic disease * Any mental or psychiatric illness * History of chronic constipation * Any communication problems, including mental, auditory, or visual impairments

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Bowel motility (time to pass gas and stool)

Timeframe: 2 hours after cesarean section (baseline) and 44-48 hours after cesarean section (post-test).

Maternal Satisfaction With Caesarean Birth Measured Using the Scale for Measuring Maternal Satisfaction-Caesarean Birth

Timeframe: 2 hours after cesarean section (baseline) and 44-48 hours after cesarean section (post-test).

Postpartum Comfort Level Measured Using the Postpartum Comfort Scale (PCS)

Timeframe: 2 hours after cesarean section (baseline) and 44-48 hours after cesarean section (post-test).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07764367

SponsorKarabuk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-30

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 45 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Bowel motility (time to pass gas and stool)

Timeframe: 2 hours after cesarean section (baseline) and 44-48 hours after cesarean section (post-test).

Maternal Satisfaction With Caesarean Birth Measured Using the Scale for Measuring Maternal Satisfaction-Caesarean Birth

Timeframe: 2 hours after cesarean section (baseline) and 44-48 hours after cesarean section (post-test).

Postpartum Comfort Level Measured Using the Postpartum Comfort Scale (PCS)

Timeframe: 2 hours after cesarean section (baseline) and 44-48 hours after cesarean section (post-test).