The Effectiveness of Massage in Treating Constipation
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Sponsor:
University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw
Information provided by:
University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01354080
First received: April 15, 2011
Last updated: May 13, 2011
Last verified: March 2010
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Purpose
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.
| Condition | Intervention |
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Constipation |
Other: massage based on the tensegrity rule Other: massage - classical abdominal |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Allocation: Randomized Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment Masking: Single Blind (Subject) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | Comparison of the Effectiveness of Massage Based on the Tensegrity Rule and Classical Abdominal Massage in Persons With Constipation |
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Further study details as provided by University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Patient Questionnaire (including Rome Test) [ Time Frame: baseline (immediately before the first massage session) ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]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 Outcome Measures:
- Diary of Bowel Movements [ Time Frame: on 7th day and 21st day from the 1st massage session ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]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).
| Enrollment: | 29 |
| Study Start Date: | June 2007 |
| Study Completion Date: | March 2010 |
| Primary Completion Date: | February 2010 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
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Experimental: tensegrity massage
In this group of patients massage sessions based on the tensegrity method were applied.
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Other: massage based on the tensegrity rule
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.
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Active Comparator: classical massage
In this group of patients classical massage sessions were applied
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Other: massage - classical abdominal
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)
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Detailed Description:
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.
Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 18 Years to 70 Years |
| Genders Eligible for Study: | Both |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
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
Contacts and Locations
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01354080
Locations
| Poland | |
| University School of Physical Education in Wrocław | |
| Wrocław, Wroclaw destrict, Poland, 51-612 | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw
Investigators
| Study Chair: | Krzysztof Kassolik, PhD | University School of Physical Education in Wrocław |
More Information
Publications:
| Responsible Party: | Marek Woźniewski, University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01354080 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: | 03constip2011KASS |
| Study First Received: | April 15, 2011 |
| Last Updated: | May 13, 2011 |
| Health Authority: | Poland: Ethics Committee |
Keywords provided by University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw:
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constipation massage tensegrity |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Constipation Signs and Symptoms, Digestive Signs and Symptoms |
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