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The Effect of Post Colonoscopy Abdominal Massage on Abdominal Pain, Distension, Discomfort and Patient Satisfaction

NCT04979351 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 180

Last updated 2025-03-14

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

Background: Abdominal pain, distension, and discomfort are the most frequently seen side effects after colonoscopy. These side effects can cause physical and mental results and increased workloads and care costs. Additionally, the satisfaction of the patients with the colonoscopy process may affect their willingness to undergo repeated colonoscopies in the future which may be required for the surveillance of colon malignity. Currently, there are no studies evaluating the effects of abdominal massage on post colonoscopy these abdominal symptoms. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of post colonoscopy abdominal massage on abdominal pain, distension, discomfort, and patient satisfaction.

Methods: This study was designed as a prospective randomized controlled study. Participants meeting inclusion criteria will be assigned to intervention and control groups using a random number generator. Participants assigned to the intervention group will receive abdominal massages twice a day after colonoscopy, and participants assigned to the control group will receive only "routine care". The abdominal pain, distension, discomfort, and satisfaction levels of the patients will be evaluated using the Visual Analogue Scale.

Conclusions: New approaches are needed to improve the physiological and psychological health levels of patients after colonoscopy and help them return to their daily life activities and social lives faster. The trial will provide valuable evidence to inform clinical application and help evaluate the effects of the use of the relevant intervention.

Conditions

  • Healthy

Interventions

OTHER

Abdominal Massage

Abdominal massage will be applied twice a day.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Prof. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • DİLEK ÖZTÜRK, MSc · specify Unaffiliated

  • Aysel GÜRKAN, PhD · specify Unaffiliated

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2020-11-09
Primary Completion
2021-05-31
Completion
2021-05-31

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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