Acupressure for Constipation in the Elderly (NCT05805787) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Acupressure for Constipation in the Elderly
Turkey (Türkiye)46 participantsStarted 2023-04
Plain-language summary
This study will carried out to determine the effect of acupressure applied to Tianshu (ST25), Guanyuan (CV4) and Hegu (LI4) acupuncture points for a total of 6 minutes, two to each point, on the symptoms of constipation in the elderly people receiving institutional care.
Who can participate
Age range
60 Years – 85 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 60 and over,
* Experiencing two or more of the Rome IV criteria
* Not following a special nutrition program
* Not using laxatives
Exclusion Criteria:
* Have a communication problem
* Having high cognitive impairment (according to the Mini-Cog test)
* Addicted to bed
* Having musculoskeletal problems (eg amputation of the acupuncture site)
* Having received acupressure / acupuncture treatment up to 8 weeks before the study
* Having skin problems at acupressure points (eg, skin rash, infection)
* History of gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, rectal prolapse, anal fissure, volvulus, and bowel obstruction
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
Constipation Assessment Scale
Timeframe: Change from Baseline symptoms of constipation at 24 days
2
Bristol Stool Scale
Timeframe: Change from Baseline symptoms of constipation at 24 days