Food TV prescribed? study tests if cooking shows speed gut recovery after surgery

NCT ID NCT07618559

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

Summary

This study looks at whether watching food-related TV shows after abdominal surgery can help the bowels start working again sooner. About 150 adults will be randomly assigned to either watch food programming during meals or receive standard care. Researchers will track bowel function, hospital stay length, and patient satisfaction to see if food visuals aid recovery.

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ileus

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  • Prisma Health Midlands

    Columbia, South Carolina, 29203, United States

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