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Official title The Effect of Abdominal Massage and Warm Application on Excretory Activity in Patients Undergoing Total Knee Replacement With Spinal Anesthesia
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06578936
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- The aim of this study was to determine the effect of abdominal massage and warm application on the excretory activity (time of first bowel sounds, defecation time and the amount of laxative used until discharge) after total knee replacement surgery performed with spinal anesthesia.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Written and verbal permission was obtained to participate in the study,
- 18 years of age or older,
- Conscious, oriented and cooperative,
- Speaks and understands Turkish,
- Total knee replacement with spinal anesthesia planned,
You likely can't join if
- Written and verbal permission to participate in the research could not be obtained,
- Under 18 years of age,
- Unconscious, disoriented and uncooperative,
- Can speak Turkish but cannot understand it,
- Total knee replacement with general anesthesia planned,
- Any condition in which abdominal massage is contraindicated (inflammatory bowel disease, presence of abdominal tumors, surgical intervention or...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Written and verbal permission was obtained to participate in the study,
- 18 years of age or older,
- Conscious, oriented and cooperative,
- Speaks and understands Turkish,
- Total knee replacement with spinal anesthesia planned,
- No condition in which abdominal massage is contraindicated (inflammatory bowel disease, presence of abdominal tumors, surgical intervention or radiotherapy to the abdominal area, presence or suspicion of ileus, and...
- No physician-diagnosed chronic constipation,
- Mobilized,
- Patients who do not have problems with transition to oral feeding and can be fed orally will be included.
- Written and verbal permission to participate in the research could not be obtained,
- Under 18 years of age,
- Unconscious, disoriented and uncooperative,
- Can speak Turkish but cannot understand it,
- Total knee replacement with general anesthesia planned,
- Any condition in which abdominal massage is contraindicated (inflammatory bowel disease, presence of abdominal tumors, surgical intervention or radiotherapy to the abdominal area, presence or suspicion of ileus, and...
- Physician-diagnosed chronic constipation,
- Non-mobilized,
- Patients who have problems with transition to oral feeding and who cannot be fed orally will not be included.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Adana, Turkey (Türkiye)
- Mersin, 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?
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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 and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Adana, Turkey (Türkiye); Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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