N/A
Completed N=64
Gastrointestinal Activation Post-elective CS (Cesarean Section) :A Comparison of Paula Method to Standard Care
Bowel Dysfunction
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03761147 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
64
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Aug 2021
Primary outcomePrimary: Time to the Resumption of Bowel Functioning as Assessed by Flatus Passage — 24.1; 39.1 hours — p=<0.05
Summary
Women generally report discomfort and a delay in GI motility after CS. The Paula method, circular exercises of ring muscles has been shown to increase GI motility. This method had not been studied in women post CS. The current study is comparing the resumption of bowel sounds after CS in women utilizing the Paula exercises to standard care (no exercises).
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Time to the Resumption of Bowel Functioning as Assessed by Flatus Passage |
24.1; 39.1 | <0.05 sig |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Elective, singleton, term CS, with spinal or epidural anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria
- GI/ absorption disorders (Chron's, IBS)
- general anesthesia
- urgent CS
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03761147). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.