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Filter by: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. However, to the best of our knowledge, there are no studies combining abdominal massage and aerobic exercise to demonstrate additional effects. By combining these two approaches, we believe that a higher and broader effect (local and systemic) and perhaps a cure for constipation (reaching the ideal defecation frequency or asymptomatic status) can be achieved. Therefore, this study will include individuals between the ages of 18-65 who have a diagnosis of functional constipation and who agree to participate in the study. This study is designed as a randomized controlled trial.
Objectives Main objective: Assess the effectiveness of non-invasive neuromodulation treatment (NESA) for the management of constipation in patients without diagnosed pathology in Spain Secondary objectives: Evaluate the improvement in sleep quality Analyze the improvement in blood pressure quality Measure the improvement in cortisol quality Determine if there is an improvement in heart rate
Constipation is one of the most common gastrointestinal (GI) disorders in clinical practice, with approximately 11-20% of adults worldwide suffering from constipation. Clinically, the frequency of defecation is reduced, or the defecation is laborious, obstructed, difficult, and the stool is dry and difficult to solve, which is called constipation. Clinically, constipation is difficult to treat and over-reliance on laxatives often leads to water and electrolyte imbalance, gastrointestinal dysfunction, melanosis of the colon, relaxation of anal sphincter and other problems, and even leads to colorectal cancer, diabetes, anorexia nervosa and other complications in some cases. Therefore, it is very important to find a safe and effective laxative drug or diet to improve and relieve constipation symptoms. The health promotion effect of resistant starch is mainly due to the short-chain fat and gas produced by microbial fermentation in the colon, and its role in preventing colorectal cancer and some diet-related chronic diseases is stronger than dietary fiber, and it can effectively overcome the adverse odor, rough texture, poor quality and other drawbacks of food fortified with dietary fiber. Ruminococcus bromii is a specific microorganism that degrades resistant starch. The starch decomposing enzyme of R. bromii has a unique tissue structure and forms a multi-enzyme complex. Through the adhesion protein and dockerin module, it is attached to the cell surface through the scaffold protein in the cellulose body. Big data analysis showed that the relative abundance of R. bromii in healthy people was significantly higher than that in patients with constipation. Therefore, the purpose of this clinical trial is to supplement resistant starch to patients with constipation: (1) Observe whether the symptoms of patients with constipation have improved; (2) Analyze the changes of intestinal microorganisms in patients with constipation; and (3) Verify whether the relative abundance of R. bromii is increased and analyze the correlation between the relative abundance of R. bromii in intestine and the improvement of constipation symptoms in patients with constipation.
In this prospective, randomized controlled study, n=140 female students with functional constipation studying at two universities Faculty of Health Sciences and meeting the Rome-IV Diagnostic Criteria for Constipation will be included in the study. Between 15.03.2024 and 31.05.2024, n=140 (35=control group, 35=kegel exercise group, 35=abdominal exercise group, 35=abdominal and kegel exercise group) volunteered to participate in the study. Female students with functional constipation will be randomly divided into four groups as intervention and control groups. Personal Information Form", "Bristol Stool Scale", "Constipation Severity Scale", and "Patient Assessment of Constipation Quality of Life Questionnaire" will be used in this study. The scales will be used in the research two times: pre and post-test (scales were reassessed at the end of the study after the exercise intervention). Descriptive statistics, Pearson, and Spearman's correlation analyses will be used in the analysis of research data.
Female endurance athletes are susceptible to iron deficiency and this can impact their exercise performance. This study is a pilot trial to assess the tolerability of a novel iron supplement prior to conducting a clinical trial on the efficacy of the developed novel iron supplement on iron status and performance.
In this study, we will evaluate the efficacy of prebiotics combined with quadruple probiotics in the treatment of functional constipation through an open RCT study. The experimental group received lifestyle guidance and combined intervention of prebiotics and quadruple probiotics at the same time. The patients took the combination of prebiotics and probiotics twice a day during the treatment period. The control group received only lifestyle instruction. At the same time, to evaluate the safety of probiotics combined with quadruple probiotics in the treatment of functional constipation, and provide a new treatment plan for clinical treatment of functional constipation.
Mixed Natural Prebiotic-Fibers Impact on Stool Frequency and Fecal Microbiota in Constipated Thai Adults: A Randomized Clinical Trial.
Background. Rehabilitation and re-education using instrumental anorectal biofeedback are the main treatment of anorectal functional disorders producing incontinence and outlet obstructed defecation. These treatments imply intubation of patient and several sessions of treatment leading to high consumption of resources and costs. Hypothesis. A cognitive intervention based on original audiovisual programs developed specifically for the management of anorectal functional disorders is effective in correcting anorectal function disorders that cause fecal incontinence and evacuation disorders. Aim. To prove in two different protocols (fecal incontinence and dyssinergic defecation) the efficacy of specifically developed non-instrumental biofeedback techniques. Selection criteria. Patients with fecal incontinence and altered sphincter function and patients with outlet obstructed evacuation referred for biofeedback treatment. Intervention. In separate studies (incontinence and dyssynergic defecation) patients will be randomized into biofeedback and placebo groups. One session of either biofeedback or placebo intervention will be performed at the beginning of the intervention period and patients will be instructed to performed the assigned daily treatment at home. A visit for outcome assessment will be performed at 3 months in incontinence study and at 4 weeks in the dyssinergic defecation study. In addition, in the incontinence study a phone call will be performed after 6 months of the beginning of the study to evaluate treatment outcome. Biofeedback: patients will be taught to control anal and abdominal muscular activity by providing instructions using original video supports. Patients will be instructed to perform the same exercises daily at home in scheduled times. Placebo: a pill of placebo containing 0.3 g glucose will be administered every day at home.
This study will determine if defecation posture, when using a defecation posture modification device (DPMD), improves ease with first bowel movement following pelvic reconstructive surgery, specifically posterior repair.
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.