CompletedNot Applicable

Comparing Manual and Automatic Colonic Massage for Chronic Constipation.

Spain2,312 participantsStarted 2024-12-18

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to do a systematic review and metanalysis of the scientific literature to compare the effectiveness of the manual vs the automatic colonic massage intervention in patients with chronic constipation.

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Literature Inclusion Criteria: * Study type: * Clinical studies using abdominal/colon massage to treat constipation. * Articles published between 1990 and till the day of literature search with original work (experimental and quasi-experimental ) or dealing with the application of colon massage to gastrointestinal function. * Study subjects: * Patients with constipation. * Individuals of any gender, age and ethnicity. * Interventions: \- Manual or automatic colon massage treatment for constipation. * Outcomes (including at least one of the following): * Evacuation frequency. * Quality of life parameters. * Symptoms of constipation. * Use of laxatives or enemas. * Adverse events. Literature Exclusion Criteria: * No abstract available, reviews, conference abstracts, dissertations, registration documents, clinical experience summary analysis, animal experiments, etc. * Studies where the treatment was non-colon specific. * Studies involving invasive treatments. * Other treatments intended to treat constipation such as surgical interventions, acupuncture, acupoint application, and others considered medicinal alternative therapies. * Documents written in languages other than in English, German, Spanish, as well as other European languages, including Italian, French, and Portuguese. * Incorrect or incomplete case data.

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?

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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

Quantitative evaluation of manual vs. automatic colon massage for chronic constipation relief

Timeframe: 34 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06695754

SponsorusMIMA S.L.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2024-12-23

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Who can participate

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See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.