Effect of Abdominal Massage Versus Visceral Manipulation on Constipation Status and Quality of Life in Adults
Status: Recruiting
Location: See location...
Intervention Type: Other
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 20
Maximum Age: 40
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:
• 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
Locations
Other Locations
Egypt
Abo Khalefa emergency hospital
RECRUITING
Ismailia
Contact Information
Primary
Mennat Allah Ahmed
mennamohamed309@gmail.com
01228423121
Time Frame
Start Date: 2024-05-30
Estimated Completion Date: 2024-08
Participants
Target number of participants: 75
Treatments
Active_comparator: Abdominal massage
The technique involves stroking and kneading the abdomen in a consistent pattern.
Active_comparator: visceral manipulation
The technique involves visceral connective tissue manipulation.
Active_comparator: control
instructions on daily, dietary, toilet, and physical activity habits
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Cairo University