Effect of 6 Weeks of Whole-body Vibration in Treatment of Postnatal Constipation (NCT05286476) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Effect of 6 Weeks of Whole-body Vibration in Treatment of Postnatal Constipation
Egypt40 participantsStarted 2019-10-10
Plain-language summary
Background: Postpartum constipation is a common problem affecting postpartum mothers. Aim: To determine whether Whole Body Vibration is effective in treatment of postnatal women constipation. Design: The study was designed as a prospective, randomized, single-blind, pre-post-test, controlled trial.
HYPOTHESES:
It will be hypothesized that:
It was hypothesized that whole-body vibration has no or limited effect in treatment of postnatal constipation RESEARCH QUESTION: Does whole-body vibration has an effect in treatment of postnatal constipation?
Who can participate
Age range
22 Years – 35 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* The participants age ranged from 22 to 35 years old
* with vaginal delivery
* complain from postnatal constipation from (2 - 6 weeks) post-delivery
* had body mass index (BMI) ranged from 30 to 32 kg/m2.
Exclusion Criteria:
Participants were excluded if they:
* had diabetes, hypertension, cardiac diseases.
* Women who had history of inflammatory bowel disease and abnormalities of anal region or anal fissure
* women who had history of bowel surgery (other than appendectomy),
* patients who had endocrine disease or digestive tract disease
* history of neurological or musculoskeletal disorder.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Patient Assessment of Constipation-Symptom questionnaire
Timeframe: Change from Baseline then after 6 weeks of intervention.
2
Patient Assessment of Constipation Quality of Life Questionnaire (PAC-QOL)
Timeframe: Change from Baseline then after 6 weeks of intervention.