The Effectiveness of Visceral Osteopathy in Functional Constipation: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Dietary supplement, Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
SUMMARY
It is a functional bowel disease characterized by excessive straining during defecation, infrequent defecation, and the feeling of incomplete evacuation. There are very few studies investigating the incidence and prevalence of functional constipation.Non-pharmacological treatment methods, including lifestyle changes, are primarily recommended for the treatment of constipation. The aim of the study is to examine the effects of visceral osteopathic approaches on individuals diagnosed with functional constipation and compare them with conventional methods.
Eligibility
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• Volunteer individuals aged 18 and over
• Clinical diagnosis with functional constipation based on ROMA IV criteria
Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Pamukkale University
RECRUITING
Denizli
Contact Information
Primary
Erhan Kızmaz, PhD
erhankizmaz@hotmail.com
+905418966676
Backup
Aziz Dengiz, PhD
ptazizdengiz@gmail.com
+905454216688
Time Frame
Start Date: 2023-10-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-06-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 18
Treatments
Experimental: Visceral osteopathy and conservative treatment
Osteoaptic manual treatment techniques
Experimental: conservative treatment
Nutritional supplements
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Pamukkale University