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Simple gum and heat tricks may speed Post-Surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT06196138

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Medeniyet University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether chewing gum and applying hot compresses to the lower back could help women feel better after gynecologic cancer surgery. 84 women who had minimally invasive surgery were asked to chew gum three times a day and use hot packs twice a day. Researchers measured pain, bowel function, and overall comfort. The goal was to see if these simple, drug-free methods could speed recovery and improve well-being.

What this could mean

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Active substance
chewing gum and hot compresses
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer simple, low-cost ways to help women recover more comfortably after gynecologic cancer surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 84 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The interventions are very low-risk but may not provide significant benefits.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

84 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jan 2024

Finished

Dec 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * To undergo elective minimally invasive gynecologic surgery * No cognitive, affective and mental problems that would prevent gum chewing and hot application * Does not have any chronic disease * No previous abdominal surgery * Turkish speaking and * Women who volunteer to participate in the study will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Who wants to leave the work for any reason * History of ileostomy and colostomy * He was taken to intensive care after the surgery and * Women with postoperative complications (bleeding, infection, etc.) will be excluded from the study.

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Conditions

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Pain

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Gynecologic nursing Pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dr. Abdurrahman Yalcin Training and Research Hospital

    Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

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