Video therapy may speed recovery after bowel surgery
NCT ID NCT07258017
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.
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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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Locations
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The Fourth Hospital of Changsha
Changsha, Hunan, 410006, China