A comparative study of the effect of traditional Thai abdominal massage and plum consumption on constipation in elderly wome

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Recruiting

• Conditions: Constipation.; Constipation; K59.0

• Registration Number: IRCT20150519022320N35
• Lead Sponsor: Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 26 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 105

Inclusion Criteria

Age 60-75 years
Mental alertness and ability to answer questions
The presence of primary type constipation and its confirmation based on Rome 3 criteria
Absence of sores at the pressure point
Not having a special diet to treat constipation
Lack of regular physical activity
No dependence or addiction to any drugs
No history of recent abdominal trauma
No skin disease
Not using anti-constipation and anticholinergic drugs
No history of neurodegenerative diseases
Not having a body mass index greater than 34.9 (due to the increase in abdominal fat in obese people, it is not possible to perform a massage with the right pressure)

Exclusion Criteria

Lack of personal consent to continue the research
Treatment of constipation with medicine
Death
Travel
Failure to follow up according to plan

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Constipation. Timepoint: Before the intervention and on days 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56 after the intervention. Method of measurement: Constipation Assessment Scale.