Simple gum and heat tricks may speed Post-Surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT06196138

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Medeniyet University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether chewing gum and applying hot compresses to the lower back could help women feel better after gynecologic cancer surgery. 84 women who had minimally invasive surgery were asked to chew gum three times a day and use hot packs twice a day. Researchers measured pain, bowel function, and overall comfort. The goal was to see if these simple, drug-free methods could speed recovery and improve well-being.

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 and hot compresses
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer simple, low-cost ways to help women recover more comfortably after gynecologic cancer surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with only 84 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are very low-risk but may not provide significant benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GYNECOLOGIC NURSING PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Dr. Abdurrahman Yalcin Training and Research Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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