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NCT05729984
Paula Method Versus Chewing Gum for Postoperative Recovery After Caesarean Section
Conditions: Cesarean Delivery Affecting Fetus, Post Operative Bowel Function
Sex: Female
Ages: 18 Years – N/A
Healthy volunteers: 1
Phase: NA
Enrollment: 90
Sponsor: Hadassah Medical Organization
Location: Israel
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to compare the effectiveness of gum chewing vs Paula exercises in patients after cesarean delivery.
The main question it aims to answer is: does the Paula method hasten the time to recovery of bowel function compared to gum chewing after cesarean delivery.Participants will be asked to either chew gum or to do Paula exercises.
The time to restoration of bowel function after the surgery will be measured.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:Women after an elective caesarean deliveryAge 18+Ability to read and write in HebrewExclusion Criteria:Diagnosis of chronic gastrointestinal diseasesInability to chew gumUse of laxatives.
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT05729984). StuddyBuddy aggregates publicly available trial information.
