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Effect of Abdominal Massage Versus Visceral Manipulation on Constipation

NCT06414525 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 75

Last updated 2024-05-22

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Summary

The study compares the effect of abdominal massage vs. visceral manipulation on constipation status and quality of life in adults.

Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is considered a common functional bowel disorder characterized by difficult, infrequent, and/or incomplete defecation. It has a great impact on the quality of life and on the healthcare system and represents an important financial strain .

Conditions

  • Constipation Chronic Idiopathic

Interventions

OTHER

abdominal massage

It will include patients that will receive abdominal massage; the frequency and duration of the massage will be arranged as 3 sessions per week, with each session lasting an average of 20-25 minutes for 6 weeks.

OTHER

visceral manipulation

It will include patients that will receive visceral manipulation; the frequency and duration of the technique will be arranged as 3 sessions per week, with each session lasting an average of 20-25 minutes for 6 weeks.

OTHER

instructions on daily, dietary , toilet , and physical activity habits

It will include patients that will receive behavioral therapy: defecation mechanism and informing about negative attitudes and behaviors towards defecation), lifestyle advice (diet, water consumption, fiber food, etc.), teaching effective defecation posture, and timed toilet training.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Cairo University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
20 Years
Max Age
40 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-05-30
Primary Completion
2024-07-31
Completion
2024-08-31

Countries

  • Egypt

Study Locations

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