Efficacy of Combined Interferential Therapy and Electronic Cupping Therapy for Chronic Constipation Management

NAActive, not recruitingINTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment

110

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

February 14, 2023

Primary Completion Date

October 20, 2024

Study Completion Date

November 30, 2024

Conditions
Constipation
Interventions
OTHER

Aerobic exercise

"Warm-up (5 minutes): Started with a 5-minute warm-up on the stationary bike at a low intensity to prepare the muscles for the workout.~Interval Training (15 minutes): Alternated between 1 minute of high-intensity cycling (pedaling at a faster pace with higher resistance) and 2 minutes of moderate-intensity cycling (steady pace with moderate resistance). This interval was repeated for a total of 15 minutes.~Hill Climbing (10 minutes): The resistance was increased on the stationary bike to simulate climbing a hill. Pedal at a slower pace but with higher resistance for 10 minutes to engage the muscles of legs and core.~Cool Down (5 minutes): The stationary cycling session was finished with a 5-minute cool down at a low intensity to gradually lower the heart rate and avoid fatigue."

OTHER

electronic cupping therapy in addition to aerobic exercise

Four devices of electronic cupping therapy were equipped with 3.5-inch diameter cups (Becommend, model number: BE007, ASIN: B09PVF72RJ, China).

OTHER

interferential therapy in addition to aerobic exercise

interferential current (Endomed 482, SN/29.382, Netherlands) was delivered by the following parameters: a carrier frequency of 5-kHz, a beat frequency of 80-160 Hz, and an intensity level below 33 mA. Four carbon rubber electrodes (8x12 cm) were used and fixed by a large abdominal strap with a wet spongy

OTHER

interferential therapy, electronic cupping therapy in addition to aerobic exercises

interferential therapy, electronic cupping therapy in addition to aerobic exercises

Trial Locations (1)

6892

October 6 university, October City

All Listed Sponsors
lead

Middle East University

OTHER