Investigating the effect of abdominal massage on constipation and laboratory indicators in hemodialysis patients referred to Kerman hemodialysis centers in 2023

Not Applicable

• Conditions: constipation.; constipation; k59.0

• Registration Number: IRCT20230205057335N1
• Lead Sponsor: Kerman 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: 13 March 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 262

Inclusion Criteria

Having a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum of 70 years
Having a history of dialysis for at least six months
Having a file in the dialysis department of the desired centers
Performing at least three times of dialysis per week and four hours each time
Not having skin disease, advanced heart failure and stroke The basis of the patient's medical record
Constipation according to the CAS constipation severity scale (score greater than 8)
Not using anti-constipation drugs
do Not having a digestive disorder such as irritable bowel syndrome, fissure anus volvulus, rectal prolapse, intestinal obstruction according to the statement The patient, the patient's file and, if necessary, an examination by a doctor

Exclusion Criteria

Interrupting the study or not completing the intervention (more than two sessions) due to transfer to the acute care department and hospitalization in that department, traveling or not participating in massage therapy sessions for two sessions.
• Performing transplant surgery and any surgery in the abdominal area that prevents massage therapy.

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified