Video therapy shows promise for speeding up bowel recovery after surgery
NCT ID NCT07258017
First seen Jan 07, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 22 times
Summary
This study tested whether adding interactive videos to standard care improves quality of life and recovery in patients with bowel blockage after abdominal surgery. About 462 patients took part. The videos covered disease knowledge, exercises, and diet tips. Researchers measured quality of life, how quickly the blockage resolved, and hospital stay length.
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The Fourth Hospital of Changsha
Changsha, Hunan, 410006, China
What this could mean
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Active substance
Interactive video health intervention
What this could lead to
If it works, this could provide a simple, low-cost way to improve recovery and quality of life for patients after abdominal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a single-center study with a behavioral intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The effect may be small or not clinically meaningful.
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