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Filter by:The aim of this study is to determine the effect of technology-assisted constipation prevention training on the management of constipation in hospitalised orthopaedic patients. This is a quasi-experimental study. The population of the study will consist of patients admitted to the Orthopaedic Clinic of Burdur State Hospital between January 2024 and November 2024. The sample of the study is planned to consist of patients over 18 years of age, who are able to communicate, who do not have sensory loss related to advanced vision and hearing, who do not have psychiatric disorders at a level that prevents communication, and who are hospitalised at the Orthopaedic Clinic and who volunteer to participate in the research. Data for the study will be collected using the "Patient Introduction Form", "Constipation Risk Assessment Scale (CRAS)", "Bristol Stool Consistency Scale", "Use of Constipation Prevention Methods Form", "Constipation Education Questionnaire", "Constipation Severity Scale". During the implementation of the research, it is planned to form two groups, the first 35 patients in the control group and the second 35 patients in the experimental group, from the patients hospitalised in the Orthopaedic Clinic. The data will be collected at 3 times: (1) before the training, (2) 2 weeks after the training, (3) 4 weeks after the training. The data will be digitalised in the SPSS 23 package and the necessary statistical analyses will be performed.
The goal of this observational study is to identify the characteristics of brain functional connectivity in refractory constipation and fluoxetine-sensitive patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: - Investigating the alterations in brain functional connectivity in patients with refractory constipation and fluoxetine-sensitive patients - Assessing the predictive value of brain functional connectivity regarding the efficacy of fluoxetine and standard protocol treatments for constipation. Participants will receive: - Standard physiological and psychological assessments of constipation - BOLD-fMRI tests - Standard protocol and fluoxetine treatment If there is a comparison group: Researchers will compare: Refractory group/Fluoxetine sensitive group to see the specific brain alterations.
Cerebral palsy (CP) is a group of non-progressive neurological disorders that affect body movement, muscle coordination, and posture .It is caused by damage in developing brain, usually before or during birth, but can also occur during early childhood. They may include muscle stiffness or floppiness, abnormal reflexes, impaired coordination, difficulty with fine motor skills, speech and swallowing difficulties, involuntary movements, problems with balance and posture, and intellectual or developmental disabilities. Constipation is a common gastrointestinal issue in children with cerebral palsy (CP) due to reduced muscle tone, impaired coordination, limited mobility, and side effects of certain drugs like antispasmodics or anti-epileptics. Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive therapy. Usually, TENS is commonly used as pain management modality, its role in treating constipation in children with cerebral palsy is still being explored. Research on the use of TENS for constipation in children with cerebral palsy is limited, and most studies have focused on constipation in adults or individuals without CP. However, some studies have investigated the effects of TENS on gastrointestinal function in children with CP, including constipation. This study was Randomized Controlled Trial with random sampling technique. Study was conducted in DHQ Hospital, Hafizabad from July 2023 to December 2023 on 34 children with cerebral palsy with constipation having age from 1 to 6 years according to inclusion and exclusion criteria. After recruitment, it was divided into two Groups. Baseline treatment was provided to control group while TENS will be used in other experimental group. TENS was applied on abdominal area for 20 minutes along with baseline treatment. Record pre and post session history of patient defecation frequency per week, abdominal pain or discomfort, and type of stool via using Rome-IV criteria, Bristol Stool Scale, Constipation Assessment scale and Gross Motor Function Classification System before and after treatment. Data Analyses was based on statistical parameters and comparison performed before and after application of treatment.
It is a functional bowel disease characterized by excessive straining during defecation, infrequent defecation, and the feeling of incomplete evacuation. There are very few studies investigating the incidence and prevalence of functional constipation.Non-pharmacological treatment methods, including lifestyle changes, are primarily recommended for the treatment of constipation. The aim of the study is to examine the effects of visceral osteopathic approaches on individuals diagnosed with functional constipation and compare them with conventional methods.
Clinical Study on the Treatment of Colonic Slow Transit Constipation by Deep Acupuncture at Zhongliao Point Stimulating Sacral Nerve
Constipation is rising globally and is a health concern in Asia. Prolonged constipation, without proper care, can lead to complications affecting a child's physical and psychological development, causing significant health and socioeconomic impacts. Anorexia is also common in children, affecting their nutrient absorption, weight gain, and height development. Anorexic children are 2.5-3 times more likely to suffer from underweight and stunting. A number of studies have suggested that probiotics can reduce stool retention time and improve stool consistency, making them a natural and safe option for relieving constipation in adults and children. Probiotics, particularly spore-forming probiotics like Bacillus clausii, Bacillus subtilis, and Bacillus coagulans, have shown promise in improving gut health and combating anorexia, constipation, and malnutrition. With this background, the investigators conduct a research project titled "Evaluating the effectiveness of the LiveSpo® Preg-Mom and LiveSpo® KIDS in supporting the reduction of constipation, anorexia, and slow weight gain in children aged 24-60 months". The study aims to: (i) Evaluate the effectiveness of LiveSpo® Preg-Mom and LiveSpo® KIDS in reducing constipation, anorexia, and slow weight gain in children. (ii) Assessing the impact of probiotic supplementation on pro-inflammatory/anti-inflammatory cytokines concentrations in the blood, IgA concentrations in stools, and changes in the intestinal microbiota composition in the children's stools. Study Population: The sample size for aims is 201. Description of Sites: the study is conducted at three communes in Vo Nhai district, Thai Nguyen province. Description of Study Intervention: 201 eligible children aged 24-60 months with signs of anorexia, constipation, and meeting nutritional criteria were selected. The selected children are randomly assigned to three experiment groups, with 67 children per group. Blood samples are taken (at the start and after 28 days of intervention), and fecal samples are collected at the beginning of the study day, day 7, and day 28 of intervention, to analyze cytokine, IgA concentrations, and the gut microbiota. The intervention products are labeled with three codes corresponding to the three experiment groups (For example AA code is used for LiveSpo® Preg-Mom, BB code for LiveSpo® KIDS, CC for code for RO water) and these codes can be interchanged as needed. Study duration: 12 months
Constipation is one of the most prevalent gastrointestinal disorders in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and has been associated with their adverse kidney and cardiovascular outcomes; however, little is known about the effects of constipation treatment on clinical outcomes nor on outcome-related biochemical and microbiological parameters in patients with CKD. The investigators aim to test the feasibility of delivering an intervention with constipation treatment and determine its effects on changes in clinical, biochemical, and microbiological parameters in patients with CKD and constipation.
This is a virtual single-arm trial that will last 12 weeks. Participants will take the drops daily and complete questionnaires at Baseline, Week 4, Week 8, and Week 12. Gut health, bowel movements, stool looseness, constipation, bloating, and regularity will be evaluated at the Baseline and at each check-in. Likert scale responses will be statistically compared from Baseline to each check-in. Participant responses and product feedback will be presented as percentage scores.
This project aims to study the benefits of probiotic in modulating gut microbiota and treating functional constipation in patients aged 18-81.
This is a single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-exploring clinical study to explore the safety and efficacy of washed microbiota transplantation (WMT) for patients with chronic constipation.