Sugar solution could get bowels moving faster after surgery

NCT ID NCT07589465

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Nanchong Central Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tests whether giving lactulose, a mild laxative, after complex appendix surgery helps the bowels start working again sooner. 150 adults will receive either lactulose or a placebo for a few days after their operation. The main goal is to see how quickly they can pass stool and eat solid food without problems.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: lactulose
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to help people recover bowel function faster after complicated appendix surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial at a single center. The benefit may be modest, and lactulose can cause bloating or cramping.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

appendicitis paralytic ileus

As listed by the trial registrant

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

COMPLICATED APPENDICITIS GASTROINTESTINAL FUNCTION ILEUS POSTOPERATIVE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Beijing Anzhen Hospital Nanchong Hospital Affiliated to Capital Medical University, Nanchong, Sichuan 637000
RECRUITING

Sichuan, 637000, China

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