Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 5:04 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 5:04 AM
NCT ID:
NCT06113718
Brief Summary:
Gastrointestinal dysfunction is a common complication after abdominal gynecologic oncology surgery. There are numerous studies in the literature addressing the management of bowel function in the postoperative period. Unfortunately, the strategies in the literature are not one hundred percent successful, and complete prevention of postoperative bowel dysfunction cannot be achieved. There is no study in the literature demonstrating that abdominal exercises given to patients undergoing surgery for gynecological malignancies in the preoperative period improve gastrointestinal function in the postoperative period.
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effect of an exercise plan, including abdominal massage and rectal digital stimulation, performed before gynecologic oncology surgery on postoperative bowel functions.
Detailed Description:
This randomized study was approved by the Tepecik Training and Research Hospital Ethics Committee and conducted between January 1, 2023, and August 31, 2023. Patients diagnosed with gynecologic malignancies at our center were included in the study. Patients in the study group were provided with abdominal exercises one week before surgery, and they practiced exercises that included abdominal massage and rectal digital stimulation during the week leading up to the operation. Patients who did not perform exercises were included as the control group.
Participants were randomized after obtaining written informed consent forms. Patients with an operation plan were assigned to one of the two groups through randomization by the principal investigator. Group 1 patients constituted the control group, while Group 2 consisted of patients who regularly performed the recommended bowel exercise program every morning one week before the surgery. The recommended bowel exercise program was explained in detail to patients by the responsible researcher on the day of their preoperative anesthesia preparations (at least 10 days before the surgery) in the pre-op preparation room, accompanied by visual presentations. The recommended bowel exercise program consisted of three steps:
1. Patients will perform a 2-3 minute massage starting from the cecum approximately 20-30 minutes after breakfast, moving along the colon.
2. Patients will assume a suitable position and perform circular massage on the anal walls with their finger for approximately 30 seconds (digital rectal stimulation).
3. Patients will try to defecate while sitting on the toilet.
Study:
NCT06113718
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT06113718