Investigation of Spinal Posture and Anthropometric Characteristics of Women with Chronic Constipation

Completed

• Conditions: Chronic Constipation
• Interventions: Other: Observation

• Registration Number: NCT06621160
• Lead Sponsor: Ondokuz Mayıs University

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to compare the spinal posture and anthropometric characteristics of women with Chronic Constipation (CC) and healthy women.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2022-03-01
• Primary Completion: 2023-09-01
• Study Completion: 2023-10-01
• Status Verified: 2024-09
• Study First Submitted: 2024-09-25
• Study First Submitted QC: 2024-09-30
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-09-30
• Study First Posted: 2024-10-01
• Last Update Posted: 2024-10-01

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 80

Inclusion Criteria

• Inclusion criteria for women with chronic constipation:

  • Constipation according to Rome IV criteria between the ages of 18-65
  • Volunteer
  • Literacy

• Inclusion criteria for healthy women:

  • No constipation according to Rome IV criteria between the ages of 18-65
  • Volunteer
  • Literacy

Exclusion Criteria

• Cancer, neurological disease, serious or uncontrolled systemic or metabolic disease

  • Being pregnant
  • Having a mental problem that will prevent cooperation
  • Having alarm symptoms over the age of 50
  • Having a diagnosis of secondary constipation
  • Being BMI>35
  • Having megacolon/megarectum and inactive (lazy) bowel syndrome
  • Having had colostomy surgery
  • Having a history of recent abdominal surgery
  • Having an open wound or local tumor in the abdominal region
  • Having an abdominal hernia

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Arm && Interventions

Group	Intervention	Description
CC Group	Observation	The CC group consists of women with chronic constipation.
Control group	Observation	The control group consists of healthy women.

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Anthropometric Characteristics	1 year	The individuals anthropometric characteristics were assessed with triceps, subscapula, suprailiac and calf skinfold thickness, humerus and femur epicondyle diameter, biceps and calf circumference measurements.; Triceps skinfold thickness, subscapula skinfold thickness, suprailiac skinfold thickness, calf skinfold thickness were measured with skinfold caliper; humeral epicondyle diameter, femoral epicondyle diameter were measured with mechanical caliper, biceps circumference, calf circumference were measured with tape measure. Skinfold thickness measurements were performed by the same person. The measurements were taken from the dominant side of the individuals. The measurements were performed on healthy skin and the areas to be measured were marked with a marker. The individuals were asked to relax their muscles while the measurement was performed. The skin in the marked areas was pulled up by pinching between the index finger and thumb, and the skinfold caliper was placed 1 cm below t
Spinal Posture	1 year	The individuals spinal postures were assessed with the Spinal Mouse. Individuals were informed about the device used and the duration of the assessment. Before the measurement, the positions in which the assessment would be made and how to do these positions were explained to the individuals. Then, a trial measurement was made once. The individuals\' demographic information was entered into the computer software. Individuals were asked to stand symmetrically with their vertebral columns exposed, to take off their shoes and step onto the mat, and to distribute their weight equally on both feet on a flat surface. Spinal processes starting from C7 to S3 were determined by the physiotherapist and marked with a felt-tip pen. For measurements, the Spinal Mouse device was moved from C7 to the S3 spinous process.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Abant İzzet Baysal University; 🇹🇷 Samsun, Turkey