Effect of Lollipop on Postoperative Gastrointestinal Recovery in Children

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Conditions studied: Ileus Postoperative

In brief

Postoperative ileus is common in children. There are various method to prevent postoperative ileus. In this study, the investigators will explore the role of sucking lollipop after operation on the recovery of gastrointestinal function in children.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06108011

Run by

The University of Hong Kong

People needed

50

Starts

2023-12-01

Expected to finish

2025-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2024-12-11

Who can join

Age: any, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients receiving major abdominal surgery (e.g.appendicectomy, choledochal cyst surgery, bowel resection etc)

You may not qualify if…

• Patients with neurological conditions that preclude sucking/swallowing.
• Patients under sedation and/or mechanical ventilation and/or ionotropic support in the post operative period.
• Patients with known food allergy or allergy to food coloring agents

Where it is running

• Department of Surgery, University of Hong Kong — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (enrolling)

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