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NCT01579175 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 1
The Effect of Gum Chewing on Postoperative Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery
A Phase 1 study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 294
- Enrollment target
NCT01579175: Completed Phase 1 study, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
NCT01579175 is a Phase 1 study that has completed, run by Johns Hopkins University. The registered enrollment target is 294 participants. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01579175, a Phase 1 study, has completed, sponsored by Johns Hopkins University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 1
- Development phase
- 294 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The investigators are randomizing patients to receive chewing gum (Extra Sugar Free, Spearment) every 4 hours during waking hours for 15 minutes versus standard postoperative care. The investigators then have them fill out a survey in house and 1 week after their surgery that record time to first flatus, hunger, toleration of clear liquids and food and some information about pain, satisfaction, and quality of life. The investigators contact them via phone and email a maximum of three times in order to collect this information. 30 days postoperatively the investigators also contact them and perform a chart review for any postoperative complications.
Interventions
- OTHER Chewing gum
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 294 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-02 |
| Phase | Phase 1 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01579175
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01579175 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 1. The registered enrollment target is 294 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Chewing gum is the first listed.
NCT01579175 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01579175 about?
NCT01579175 is a clinical study titled "The Effect of Gum Chewing on Postoperative Ileus After Gynecologic Surgery". The investigators are randomizing patients to receive chewing gum (Extra Sugar Free, Spearment) every 4 hours during waking hours for 15 minutes versus standard postoperative care. The investigators then have them fill out a survey in house and 1 week after their surgery that record time to first fl...
What is the current status of trial NCT01579175?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 1 study. The enrollment target is 294 participants. The study started on 2010-01. Estimated completion is 2013-02.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01579175?
The interventions under investigation include: Chewing gum (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01579175?
This trial is sponsored by Johns Hopkins University, which has 1,448 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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