Effects of Mobilization and Caffeine After Cesarean

NCT07369726 | Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: AIBU-EBE-EK-01
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

This study Maims to assess bowel motility, pain and psychological well-being in women in the post-cesarean period by mobilizing them early and encouraging them to consume coffee.

Conditions

Psychological Well-Being; Gastrointestinal Motility; Postoperative Pain

Keywords

gastrointestinal motility; postoperatif pain; Psychological Well-Being; Early Ambulation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (3)

• Change in postoperative pain after caesarean section within 24 hours from baseline

  Pain will be assessed using a 10 cm visual analogue scale. '0' means no pain, while '10' means unbearable pain. The assessment will be carried out at the start of the study, at 6-hour intervals, and at the end.

  Starting point, after intervention at 6 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours and 24 hours

• Change in postoperative Bowel Motility after caesarean section within 24 hours from baseline

  Bowel motility will be assessed using BFI. The Bowel Function Index (BFI) is a short and practical measure used to assess constipation, particularly in patients using opioids. It consists of three questions, each scored on a scale of 0 to 100. These scores are used to measure the degree of bowel dysfunction.

  Starting point, after intervention at 6 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours and 24 hours

• Change in postoperative Psychological Well-being after caesarean section within 24 hours from baseline

  Psychological Well-being will be assessed using Psychological Well-Being Scale. Based on the score obtained: 1.00-2.99 → Low psychological resilience, 3.00-4.30 → Moderate level, 4.31-5.00 → High psychological resilience.

  Starting point, after intervention at 6 hours, 12 hours, 18 hours and 24 hours

Study Arms (2)

Control Group

PLACEBO COMPARATOR

Women in the control group will receive routine intervention. They will be mobilized at 6 hours. Decaffeinated coffee will be served at 6-hour intervals.

Dietary Supplement: Decaffeinated coffee

intervention group

EXPERIMENTAL

They will be mobilized at 4 hours.They will consume Turkish coffee containing caffeine every six hours.

Dietary Supplement: caffeine consumption

Interventions

caffeine consumption DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

The women in the intervention group will be mobilised at the 4-hour mark. The intervention group will be given caffeinated Turkish coffee at 6-hour intervals.

intervention group

Decaffeinated coffee DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

The women in the control group will be mobilised at the 6-hour mark. The control group will be given decaffeinated Turkish coffee at 6-hour intervals.

Control Group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 35 Years
• Gender Eligibility Details: Women aged 18-35
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)

You may qualify if:

• Being between 18 and 35 years of age,
• Women who underwent cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia,
• Having a post-cesarean pain level of 4 or higher,
• Being able to understand and write Turkish and communicate effectively with researchers.

You may not qualify if:

• Women who underwent emergency cesarean delivery,
• Those with pregnancy complications (preeclampsia, placenta previa, etc.),
• Those with a history of chronic gastrointestinal disease (e.g., irritable bowel syndrome, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis),
• Those with sensitivity or allergy to caffeine,
• Those with a history of chronic pain syndrome or dependence on analgesics,
• Regular coffee drinkers (≥2 cups per day),
• Intraoperative complications such as bowel or bladder injury,
• i) Those who cannot comply with the study protocol or complete the follow-up process.
• Removal Criteria:
• Participants are excluded from the study under the following conditions:
• During surgery If complications occur (e.g., bladder or bowel injury, excessive bleeding),
• Postoperative complications requiring admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) for the mother or newborn,
• Development of severe postoperative nausea, vomiting, or intolerance to oral intake,
• Inability to consume or refusal to consume coffee according to the study protocol,
• Withdrawal of consent by the participant at any point during the study,

Sponsors & Collaborators

• KTO Karatay University: lead

Study Sites (1)

KTO Karatay University

Konya, 42208, Turkey (Türkiye)

RECRUITING

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Pain, Postoperative; Psychological Well-Being

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Postoperative Complications; Pathologic Processes; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Personal Satisfaction; Behavior

Central Study Contacts

Hafize D Dağ TÜZMEN

CONTACT

5357446142; hafize.dag.tuzmen@karatay.edu.tr

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: TRIPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: DOCTORAL PROFESSOR

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: January 19, 2026
• First Posted: January 27, 2026
• Study Start: November 25, 2025
• Primary Completion: March 1, 2026
• Study Completion: May 1, 2026
• Last Updated: February 9, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-02

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)