Could a stick of gum speed recovery after C-Section?
NCT ID NCT07764367
First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether chewing gum in the hours after a cesarean section can help the bowels start working again sooner and improve a woman's comfort and satisfaction with her birth experience. Researchers will compare 66 women who had a C-section under spinal or epidural anesthesia: half will chew sugar-free gum at 4, 6, and 8 hours after surgery, while the other half receives standard care only. The study measures how quickly gas and stool pass, along with scores on comfort and satisfaction scales.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- chewing gum
- What this could lead to
- If chewing gum helps, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to speed bowel recovery and improve comfort and satisfaction after cesarean birth.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small trial, and results may not apply to all women. Chewing gum may not significantly change outcomes, and some women may find it uncomfortable.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karabuk Training and Research Hospital
Karabük, 78100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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