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The Effect of Preoperative Abdominal Massage on Postoperative Constipation

NCT07570004 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 60

Last updated 2026-05-08

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Summary

The aim of this clinical study is to determine whether preoperative abdominal massage has an effect on the development of postoperative constipation. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Does preoperative abdominal massage improve postoperative stool consistency? • Does preoperative abdominal massage prevent constipation? To see if abdominal massage is effective in preventing constipation, researchers will not apply any treatment to the second group and will compare the two groups.

Participants will:

* Provide researchers with information about their preoperative and postoperative stool consistency and constipation status.
* Inform the researchers if the group that received the massage experiences any adverse effects from the massage.

Conditions

Interventions

OTHER

Abdominal Massage

The procedure will be followed using a protocol prepared by researchers based on a literature review. Massage sessions are scheduled for 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, 30 minutes after a meal. The massage duration is 15 minutes. The frequency of massage is twice a day. Necessary tools and equipment include liquid petroleum jelly and a towel. The massage techniques include effleurage (superficial and deep), petrissage, and vibration.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Burcu Ozkan

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
QUADRUPLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-01
Primary Completion
2026-04-23
Completion
2026-04-23

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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