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Could a stick of gum speed recovery after C-Section?

NCT ID NCT07764367

Symptom relief Sponsor: Karabuk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 13, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether chewing gum in the hours after a cesarean section can help the bowels start working again sooner and improve a woman's comfort and satisfaction with her birth experience. Researchers will compare 66 women who had a C-section under spinal or epidural anesthesia: half will chew sugar-free gum at 4, 6, and 8 hours after surgery, while the other half receives standard care only. The study measures how quickly gas and stool pass, along with scores on comfort and satisfaction scales.

What this could mean

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Active substance
chewing gum
What this could lead to
If chewing gum helps, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to speed bowel recovery and improve comfort and satisfaction after cesarean birth.
What could go wrong
This is a small trial, and results may not apply to all women. Chewing gum may not significantly change outcomes, and some women may find it uncomfortable.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

66 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2024

Finished

Sep 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 45 years

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women aged 18-45 years * Women who underwent cesarean section under epidural or spinal anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Cesarean delivery under general anesthesia * Jaw or oral membrane problems that may prevent chewing gum * Any systemic or chronic disease * Any mental or psychiatric illness * History of chronic constipation * Any communication problems, including mental, auditory, or visual impairments

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Conditions

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intestinal motility disease

As listed by the trial registrant

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Intestinal motility Postpartum comfort Postpartum satisfaction

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karabuk Training and Research Hospital

    Karabük, 78100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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