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New treatment option for Abdominal Surgery by Laparotomy
Official title Hot Compress Application in Open Abdominal Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06888154
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study aims to evaluate the effect of hot compress application to the intestines during abdominal surgery on postoperative nausea-vomiting and bowel function. Volunteers will be randomly assigned to the intervention and control groups.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Abdominal surgery in the general surgery ward
- 18 years of age or older
- Patients with BMI in the normal range (18.50-24.99 kg/m2)
- Able to communicate verbally
- Those who volunteered to participate in the study
You likely can't join if
- Previous gastrointestinal system surgery
- Complications in the postoperative period
- History of small bowel resection and ileostomy or colostomy
- Surgical history of inflammatory bowel diseases, emergency surgery, neoadjuvant therapy, appendectomy,
- Chronic opioid use,
- Experiencing chronic constipation (≤ 2 bowel movements per week),
See the full eligibility criteria
- Abdominal surgery in the general surgery ward
- 18 years of age or older
- Patients with BMI in the normal range (18.50-24.99 kg/m2)
- Able to communicate verbally
- Those who volunteered to participate in the study
- Patients with no mental confusion, conscious and oriented will be included.
- Previous gastrointestinal system surgery
- Complications in the postoperative period
- History of small bowel resection and ileostomy or colostomy
- Surgical history of inflammatory bowel diseases, emergency surgery, neoadjuvant therapy, appendectomy,
- Chronic opioid use,
- Experiencing chronic constipation (≤ 2 bowel movements per week),
- Abdominal radiotherapy
- Patients admitted to intensive care unit and patients with bleeding will not be included in the study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Merkez, Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye)
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Merkez, Kırşehir, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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