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Comparison of the Effect of Chewing Gum and Honey on Postoperative Recovery and Complications in Ileostomy Reversal
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Honey and gum chewing for Ileostomy Closure and 4 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 60 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
Title: Comparison of the effect of chewing gum and honey on postoperative recovery and complications in ileostomy reversal - a pilot randomized controlled trial Background: Ileostomy reversal is associated with postoperative complications such as ileus, delayed gastrointestinal function recovery (GIFR), and infections. Chewing gum (sham feeding) and honey have been proposed as cost-effective interventions to enhance recovery, but their comparative efficacy remains underexplored. Objective: To evaluate the effects of chewing gum versus honey on postoperative recovery and complications in patients undergoing ileostomy reversal. Methods: A prospective single-blinded pilot randomized controlled trial is to be conducted at Mayo Hospital, Lahore, involving 30 patients (15 per group). Group A received chewing gum, while Group B received honey, starting 24 hours postoperatively. Primary outcomes included time to bowel sounds, flatus, and feces. Secondary outcomes were time to full feeds, intraabdominal infections, postoperative ileus, nausea/vomiting, and length of hospital stay. Data significance was set at p \< 0.05.
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Interventions
Group B patients were asked to eat one half tablespoon of natural honey every 4 hours
Group A patients were asked to chew gum for 5 minutes every 4 hours