Evaluation the effect of Psyllium powder (oral herbal laxative) in prevention of constipation, hemorrhoids and anal fissure during pregnancy

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• Conditions: constipation.; constipation

• Registration Number: IRCT201212119936N3
• Lead Sponsor: Shiraz 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: 22 February 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 3136

Inclusion Criteria

pregnant women at the onset of 3rd trimester; age between 20 and 30 years; primi para; negative history of anorectal diseases; absence of signs suggestive of anorectal disease based on clinical examination at baseline.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Preventing constipation. Timepoint: 7 days before the expected date of delivery. Method of measurement: History of less than 3 times defecation per week or uncomfortable defecation is considered as constipation.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Fissure. Timepoint: 7 days before the expected date of delivery. Method of measurement: History and physical examination.;Hemorrhoid. Timepoint: 7 days before the expected date of delivery. Method of measurement: History and physical examination.