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NCT Number: NCT01354080

The Effectiveness of Massage in Treating Constipation

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of massage based on the tensegrity rule and classical abdominal massage in persons with constipation.

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Key information

Conditions

Constipation Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms, Digestive

Age range

18 year–70 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

University School of Physical Education in Wrocław

Wroclaw, Wroclaw Destrict, 51-612, Poland

About this study

Constipation can be defined as "an embarrassing ailment of the 21st century". It affects about 20-25% of the population, women as well as men, but occurs more frequently in women (female:male ratio of 2.2:1). Persons of different age suffer from it. Constipation is a bothersome ailment which negatively affects the general physical and mental state, lowers physical and mental fitness, significantly hinders professional work, and decreases life comfort As the factors which contribute to the occurrence of constipation are very diverse and complex, the treatment is a long-term and slow process. There are numerous conservative treatment methods for constipation, such as physical treatments, reflexotherapy, biofeedback, pharmacotherapy, and modification of lifestyle. There is also a possibility of applying classical massage in persons with constipation. However, observations of the authors suggest it is not a therapy commonly applied.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • age from 18 to 70 years old
  • after therapy with Vermoks 2*1/ 3 regardless of body weight
  • negative Elis test for lambliasis
  • proper laboratory tests results: bilirubin, FA, GGTP, AspAT, AlAT
  • ultrasound scan of the abdominal cavity
  • positive interview based on questionnaire

Exclusion criteria

  • present cancer or prior cancer treatment, if there is no clear agreement of the involved oncologist
  • renal insufficiency > II NYHA
  • cardiovascular problems
  • respiratory insufficiency > II degree GOLD
  • unstable coronary disease
  • hypertensive crisis
  • liver insufficiency
  • prior liver transplant
  • prior or active hepatitis
  • jaundice
  • prior surgical treatments except: appendectomy >5 years before, cholecystectomy 5 years before
  • unequalized endocrinopathies
  • metabolic storage diseases
  • diabetes
  • nephrolithiasis
  • cholelithiasis
  • pancreatitis
  • chronic diseases of the intestines
  • diseases of the muscles
  • pregnancy
  • parasite infections of the digestive system (infection with human roundworm, lambliasis)
  • age above 18 years old
  • BMI> 33
  • improper ultrasound scan result or laboratory tests results
  • blood presence in feces

Treatment and study plan

massage based on the tensegrity rule

Other

The massage consist of brushing the skin, stroking of the lower abdominal integuments. Elastic deformation of the thoracolumbar fascia. Then the abdominal integuments were elastically deformed by kneading to normalize the rest tension of the muscles of the abdominal integuments as well as, indirectly, the myofascial apparatus of the pelvic floor and in this way improve venous blood and lymph outflow from the large intestine and the sigmoid colon area. The next treatment stage - performing circular movements within the limits of the skin's mobility at 1/3 of the medial part of the thigh. By stroking movements in the direction of the armpit in accordance with the run of the thoracoepigastric and costalaxillary veins. Then the intercostal muscles were deformed.

massage - classical abdominal

Other

The classical abdominal massage consisted of circular movements performed on the abdominal integuments by superficial and deep stroking techniques according to the colonic route (clockwise)

Primary outcomes

  1. Patient Questionnaire (including Rome Test)

    Time frame: baseline (immediately before the first massage session)

    The aims of the Patient Questionnaire were to proof constipation presence and supply evidence of the frequency and the quality of bowel movements, and to compare them with the state from Diary

Secondary outcomes

  1. Diary of Bowel Movements

    Time frame: on 7th day and 21st day from the 1st massage session

    The aims of the Diary were to supply documentary evidence of the frequency and the quality of bowel movements, and to compare them with the state from before the experiment (the Patient Questionnaire).

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Wroclaw University of Health and Sport Sciences

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Massage Based on the Tensegrity Rule and Classical Abdominal Massage in Persons With Constipation

Important dates

Study start
2007
Primary completion
2010
Study completion
2010
First posted
May 16, 2011
Registry last updated
May 16, 2011

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