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RECRUITING
NCT06414525
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Effect of Abdominal Massage Versus Visceral Manipulation on Constipation

Sponsor: Cairo University

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

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 .

Official title: Effect of Abdominal Massage Versus Visceral Manipulation on Constipation Status and Quality of Life in Adults

Key Details

Gender

All

Age Range

20 Years - 40 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

75

Start Date

2024-05-30

Completion Date

2024-08

Last Updated

2024-05-22

Healthy Volunteers

No

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.

Locations (1)

Abo Khalefa emergency hospital

Ismailia, Egypt