The Effect of Herbal Laxative Capsule on Postoperative Constipatio

Phase 2

Recruiting

• Conditions: Postoperative Constipation.; Constipation; K59.0

• Registration Number: IRCT20191017045139N1
• Lead Sponsor: Kashan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 29 August 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 62

Inclusion Criteria

Age 18 to 70 years
People who had a normal bowel movement the day before the operation
Do not have a problem that prevents cognitive, emotional or verbal communication (ability to communicate with the researcher).
Candidate for major orthopedic surgery such as hip joint replacement, hip and proximal hip fractures, etc.
Willingness to participate in the study
The same drug and food regimen in the two study groups

Exclusion Criteria

Irregular consumption of capsules
Long-term use of drugs such as Narcotic pain relievers, antidepressants, Anti-convulsants, Iron and calcium supplements, Calcium channel blockers, Ibuprofen, and diuretics.
Patient discharge earlier than 3 days
Having delirium after surgery
Incomplete completion of the questionnaire
Receiving laxatives
The appearance of symptoms of allergy to medicinal plants

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Constipation score. Timepoint: Examining the constipation score after taking the drug on the first, third, fifth, and seventh days after surgery. Method of measurement: Using the Constipation Assessment Scale [CAS].;Stool appearance. Timepoint: Examining the stool appearance after taking the drug on the first, third, fifth, and seventh days after surgery. Method of measurement: Using the Bristol Stool Scale.