The effect of using Salvadora Persica toothbrush on elderly constipation intensity

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Constipation.; Constipation, unspecified; K59.00

• Registration Number: IRCT20201023049119N1
• Lead Sponsor: Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 26 April 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 60

Inclusion Criteria

Being over 60 years old.
Being fully conscious and teachable.
Having natural teeth.
Having degrees of constipation (too mild to severe).
Being a city resident.
Being able to perform the intervention protocol independently or with the help of their caregiver.
Being able to do activities of daily living.
Using C-Lax pill for their constipation.

Exclusion Criteria

Being on treatment for heart disease, hypertension, respiratory diseases and gastrointestinal ulcers.
Being addicted to drugs.
Use of medications causing constipation.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Constipation intensity based on the score of Constipation Assessment Scale (CAS). Timepoint: Study onset (before starting the intervention), week 3, and week 6 after starting the intervention. Method of measurement: Using of Constipation Assessment Scale: This questionnaire was published by McMillan in 2001 and contains 8 questions; each question has three answer options with scores from zero to 2; Total score ranges from zero to 16, with the higher score denotes more severe constipation.