NCT06154928

Effects of Warm Water on GI System in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Patients

Investigation of the Effect of Drinking Warm Water on the Gastrointestinal System Functions of Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 100 (actual)
• Sponsor: İslam Elagöz · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Accepted

Summary

Objective: The study was carried out to determine the effect of drinking warm water on GIS functions in patients who underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery.

Detailed description

Method: The research was completed in Kahramanmaraş Necip Fazıl City Hospital with 100 patients, 50 of whom were in the Study Group (WG) and 50 were in the Control Group (KG). The patients in CG were given warm water to drink at the 2nd hour after surgery. On the other hand, patients in KG were allowed to drink warm water after bowel sounds started and gas was produced. Patients in both groups were 2,4,8,12 after surgery. hours were evaluated in terms of GIS functions. Statistical analysis was done in SPSS 22.0 for Windows package program. A p\<0.05 value was accepted for statistical significance.

Conditions

• Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
• Abdominal Distention

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Drinking Warm Water Intervention	Patients in the Warm Water Group (WG) received a warm water drinking intervention post-laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Before intake, the bed head was elevated to 45°C, and gagging and swallowing reflexes were assessed using an Abeslang to touch the oropharynx. Nausea indicated a positive reflex. Two patients with negative reflexes were excluded from WG. To maintain water temperature, individual insulated cups with thermal features were used, preventing infection transmission. Water was boiled in a clinic kettle, cooled to 37-38°C, and given to patients to drink within 15 minutes. Swallowing ability was monitored after the first sip; successful swallowing allowed the patient to continue. Patients were observed for 15 minutes with an aspirator on standby for aspiration risks. No complications occurred during the water drinking process in WG.

Timeline

• Start date: 2021-01-01
• Primary completion: 2021-04-01
• Completion: 2021-08-01
• First posted: 2023-12-04
• Last updated: 2023-12-04

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Turkey (Türkiye)