Impact of Chewing Gum on Postoperative Gut Motility in Gastrointestinal Surgery Patients

Postoperative ileus (POI) is a frequent complication after abdominal surgery, leading to delayed gastrointestinal motility, prolonged hospital stay, and increased patient discomfort. Chewing gum, as a form of sham feeding, has been proposed to stimulate gut motility through vagal stimulation and increased gastrointestinal secretions. This randomized controlled trial aims to assess the effect of chewing gum on early recovery of gastrointestinal motility in patients undergoing open gastrointestinal surgery.

NCT Number	NCT07425249
Lead Sponsor	Khyber Medical University Peshawar Collaborators: Khyber Teaching Hospital
Conditions	Postoperative Ileus, Delayed Gastrointestinal Motility, Postoperative Gut Dysfunction
Enrollment	96 participants
Start Date	2026-01-01
Primary Completion	2026-08-25 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-10-29 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-02-20