The use of walking as an effective treatment for constipation in patients taking antipsychotic medication within a mental health setting.

Not Applicable

Terminated

• Conditions: Constipation; Users of antipsychotic medications.; Mental Health - Schizophrenia; Mental Health - Psychosis and personality disorders; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12614000498695
• Lead Sponsor: Michael Sitas

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2014-05-12
• Study Completion: 2019-08-22
• Last Update Posted: 2020-12-07

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Stopped early
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 13

Inclusion Criteria

Aged 18 – 65.
Current prescription of at least one antipsychotic medication.
Diagnosed with functional constipation according to the Modified ROME III Questionnaire - Constipation Module.
Currently in a clinically stable condition.
Currently an inpatient at a specific psychiatric hospital in Perth, Western Australia.
Expected length of stay >4 weeks.
Proficient in English.
Confirmation of medication and suitability for the study by the participants’ treating psychiatrist.
Ability to provide informed consent.

Exclusion Criteria

Aged <18 or >65.
Not currently prescribed antipsychotic medication.
No diagnosis of functional constipation according to the criteria of the Modified ROME III Questionnaire - Constipation Module.
Current or history of gastrointestinal surgery or disease.
Requires mobility aid.
Inability to walk unaided on a treadmill for 15 minutes at a time.
Not currently clinically stable.
Not currently an inpatient at a specific psychiatric hospital in Perth, Western Australia.
Expected length of stay <4 weeks.
Not proficient in English.
Treating psychiatrist believes patient is not suitable to participate for any reason (physical, psychological, or other).
Inability to provide informed consent.
Weight above 185 kg (weight limit of treadmills).
Pregnant or breastfeeding (applicable to females only).

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified