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NCT02165436 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Chewing Gum Facilitates an Earlier Return to Bowel Function in Pediatric Scoliosis Patients: A Prospective Randomized Study
A NA study, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 83
- Enrollment target
NCT02165436 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The registered enrollment target is 83 participants.
The verdict
NCT02165436, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 83 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of chewing gum on reducing post-operative ileus and reducing post-operative gastrointestinal symptoms in pediatric patients undergoing surgical correction of scoliosis. This study would provide minimal risk to its study population, and has the opportunity to provide a benefit to patients undergoing scoliosis surgery. If shown to be effective, this could lead to changes and improvement of the post-operative course for pediatric scoliosis patients.
Interventions
- OTHER Control
- OTHER Chewing gum
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 83 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2013-07 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02165436
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02165436 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 83 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Control is the first listed.
NCT02165436 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02165436 about?
NCT02165436 is a clinical study titled "Chewing Gum Facilitates an Earlier Return to Bowel Function in Pediatric Scoliosis Patients: A Prospective Randomized Study". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of chewing gum on reducing post-operative ileus and reducing post-operative gastrointestinal symptoms in pediatric patients undergoing surgical correction of scoliosis. This study would provide minimal risk to its study population, and has t...
What is the current status of trial NCT02165436?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 83 participants. The study started on 2009-07. Estimated completion is 2013-07.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02165436?
The interventions under investigation include: Control (OTHER), Chewing gum (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02165436?
This trial is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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