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Official title Investigation of the Additional Effects of Aerobic Exercise Training to Abdominal Massage in Functional Constipation
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06298331
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of this study was to investigate the additional effects of aerobic exercise to abdominal massage in patients with functional constipation. There are several studies investigating the effects of massage and aerobic exercise separately in functional constipation.
- Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 65
You may be able to join if
- Being between the ages of 18-65
- Diagnosed with chronic constipation according to Rome IV criteria
- No new treatment for constipation in the last 3 months
- Absence of any condition that would prevent compliance with the interventions and assessments in the study
You likely can't join if
- Presence of secondary constipation ( uncontrolled metabolic disease (uncontrolled DM, hypothyroidism), hyperparathyroidism, neurologic disease or use...
- In individuals over 50 years of age, the presence of alarm symptoms (new-onset constipation, rectal bleeding, involuntary weight loss, nausea and...
- having BMI \> 30 kg/m²
- having cancer diagnosis
- being pregnant or breastfeeding, being within the first year postnatally
- having irritable Bowel Syndrome, Hirschprung's Disease, Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Megacolon diagnosis, Megarectum diagnosis...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Being between the ages of 18-65
- Diagnosed with chronic constipation according to Rome IV criteria
- No new treatment for constipation in the last 3 months
- Absence of any condition that would prevent compliance with the interventions and assessments in the study
- Presence of secondary constipation ( uncontrolled metabolic disease (uncontrolled DM, hypothyroidism), hyperparathyroidism, neurologic disease or use of anticoagulants, anticholinergics, antihistamines, antipsychotics...
- In individuals over 50 years of age, the presence of alarm symptoms (new-onset constipation, rectal bleeding, involuntary weight loss, nausea and vomiting, fever and anemia)
- having BMI \> 30 kg/m²
- having cancer diagnosis
- being pregnant or breastfeeding, being within the first year postnatally
- having irritable Bowel Syndrome, Hirschprung's Disease, Crohn's Disease, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Megacolon diagnosis, Megarectum diagnosis, Rectocele and enterocele stage 3 and above
- presence of advanced systemic disease (e.g. cardiovascular, respiratory, renal or hepatic diseases)
- history of abdomino-pelvic or gastrointestinal surgery in the last 6 months
- presence of open wound, disruption of skin integrity, local tumor, cholestomy or abdominal hernia at the massage site
- Presence of orthopedic (e.g. lumbopelvic pain, advanced knee joint degeneration) and cardiovascular diseases (e.g. acute coronary syndrome, stage 3-4 heart valve diseases) that may prevent aerobic exercise training
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years to 65 years. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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