Effect of Abdominal Massage Versus Visceral Manipulation on Constipation
Effect of Abdominal Massage Versus Visceral Manipulation on Constipation Status and Quality of Life in Adults
Cairo University
75 participants
May 30, 2024
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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 .
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria4
- Patients of both sex with age ranges (20-40) years old.
- having a diagnosis of functional constipation according to Rome IV criteria onset of constipation symptoms from 6-12 months .
- having body mass index 18.5-29.9 kg/m2 , waist height ratio </=0.5
- Subjects bothered by their constipation
Exclusion Criteria9
- Pregnancy.
- Having comorbidities (chronic pelvic pain, neurological (Parkinson's, multiple sclerosis, spinal cord lesion, etc.), metabolic / endocrine (diabetes mellitus, hypercalcemia, hypothyroid, etc.), cardiorespiratory diseases
- Health problems which may prevent standing from sitting, walking (orthopedic, neurological, cardiorespiratory, etc.)
- Malignancy, acute inflammation, intestinal tumor
- History of gastrointestinal and pelvic surgery or spinal surgery other than cholecystectomy, appendectomy, or hysterectomy
- Visual, auditory or cognitive problems which may prevent participation to the study.
- Tumor, presence of skin problems in the application area
- Presence of laxative use for functional constipation in the last four weeks or patients on laxative therapy.
- Alarm symptoms (unexplained, more than 10% weight loss in 3 months, hemorrhoids and anal fissures, rectal bleeding, family history of colon cancer)
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Interventions
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.
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.
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.
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NCT06414525