Effect of Abdominal Massage Versus Visceral Manipulation on Constipation

NARecruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

75

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

May 30, 2024

Primary Completion Date

July 31, 2024

Study Completion Date

August 31, 2024

Conditions
Constipation Chronic Idiopathic
Interventions
OTHER

abdominal massage

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.

OTHER

visceral manipulation

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.

OTHER

instructions on daily, dietary , toilet , and physical activity habits

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.

Trial Locations (1)

Unknown

RECRUITING

Abo Khalefa emergency hospital, Ismailia

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Cairo University

OTHER