Video therapy may speed recovery after bowel surgery

NCT ID NCT07258017

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Changsha Fourth Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether adding interactive videos to standard care improves quality of life and recovery in patients with early postoperative bowel obstruction. 462 adults who had abdominal surgery were randomly assigned to either standard care alone or standard care plus a series of five videos covering disease knowledge, exercises, and diet. The study measured quality of life, how quickly the obstruction resolved, and hospital stay length.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Interactive video health intervention (behavioral)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help patients recover faster and feel better after bowel surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a completed trial, but the intervention is a behavioral tool, not a drug or device. Results may not apply to all patients or settings, and the effect may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

intestinal obstruction Postoperative Complications

As listed by the trial registrant

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

INTESTINAL OBSTRUCTION POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Fourth Hospital of Changsha

Changsha, Hunan, 410006, China

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