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Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial Investigating Commencement of Low Residue Diet Versus Clear Liquids on Postoperative Zero Following Elective Colorectal Surgery
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Clear Liquids, Regular Solid, and 1 other intervention for Nausea/Vomiting. Completed, enrolled 100 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Prospective randomized controlled trial investigating commencement of low residue diet versus clear liquids on postoperative zero following elective colorectal surgery, with regards to patient tolerability, incidence of nausea and/or vomiting, and postoperative length of hospitalization stay.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
Clear liquids on postoperative day zero immediately upon return to the floor and subsequent days' advancement of enteral diet to regular diet is as per discretion of the attending physician.
Regular diet from postoperative day zero immediately upon return to floor and onwards
Intestinal rate measured by Abstats™ in patients offered immediate solid versus clear liquids after colorectal surgery