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Effect of Chewing Exercises and Abdominal Massage
Sponsor: Sakarya University
Summary
This study is planned with a randomized controlled experimental design to determine the effects of chewing exercises during the pre-colonoscopy preparation process and abdominal massage applied after the procedure on abdominal pain and nausea symptoms.
Official title: The Effect of Chewing Exercises and Abdominal Massage on Abdominal Pain and Nausea Following Colonoscopy
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2025-06-01
Completion Date
2025-09-30
Last Updated
2026-08-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Abdominal massage and chewing egzersize
Arm Description: Patients in the experimental group will be instructed to perform chewing movements a day before the procedure during bowel preparation, as chewing is known to increase saliva flow rate via the oropharyngeal mechanism. Abdominal massage is a non-invasive, easy-to-apply method with no side effects, performed by nurses to reduce abdominal distension after colonoscopy. The researcher will apply it for 3-5 minutes when the patient is taken to the post-op recovery room after the procedure.
Locations (2)
Sakarya University Education and Research Hospital
Sakarya, Serdivan, Turkey (Türkiye)
Sakarya University
Sakarya, Serdivan, Turkey (Türkiye)