Evaluation of the anti-constipation effects of abdominal application of olive oil ointment in children 1-4 years old: A double-blind, randomized clinical trial
Phase 2
Recruiting
- Conditions
- Functional constipation.Constipation
- Registration Number
- IRCT2017072535304N1
- Lead Sponsor
- Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 50
Inclusion Criteria
The presence of two or more of the NASPGHAN, Rome III criteria for at least one month: Two or fewer defecations in the toilet per week
At least one episode of faecal incontinence per week
History of retentive posturing or excessive volitional stool retention
History of painful or hard bowel movements
Presence of a large faecal mass in the rectum
History of large diameter stools which may obstruct the toilet.
Exclusion criteria:Organic constipation, Hypothyroidism, intestinal pseudo-obstruction, cystic fibrosis, neural anomalies, intestinal obstruction, constipation-inducing medications such as calcium and iron containing supplements, anti-histamines, tricyclic antidepressants, antacids, etc.
Exclusion Criteria
Not provided
Study & Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Change in stool frequency. Timepoint: Every 3 days by pedestrician. Method of measurement: questionnaire recording stool frequency changes.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method