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THE EFFECT OF PREOPERATIVE ABDOMINAL MASSAGE ON THE POSTOPERATIVE CONSTIPATION
Sponsor: Burcu Ozkan
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.
Official title: THE EFFECT OF PREOPERATIVE ABDOMINAL MASSAGE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF POSTOPERATIVE CONSTIPATION: A RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED STUDY
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2026-01-01
Completion Date
2026-04-23
Last Updated
2026-05-06
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
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.
Locations (1)
Health Sciences University Sultan Abdülhamid Han Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)