CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Preoperative Abdominal Massage on Postoperative Constipation

Turkey (Türkiye)60 participantsStarted 2026-01-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this clinical study is to determine whether preoperative abdominal massage has an effect on the development of postoperative constipation. The main questions it aims to answer are: • Does preoperative abdominal massage improve postoperative stool consistency? • Does preoperative abdominal massage prevent constipation? To see if abdominal massage is effective in preventing constipation, researchers will not apply any treatment to the second group and will compare the two groups. Participants will: * Provide researchers with information about their preoperative and postoperative stool consistency and constipation status. * Inform the researchers if the group that received the massage experiences any adverse effects from the massage.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria: * Being hospitalized in the General Surgery Department * Experiencing constipation * Being 18 years of age or older * Having the cognitive ability to answer questions * Voluntary participation in the study Exclusion criteria: * Being under 18 years of age * Not experiencing constipation * Having a condition that contraindicates abdominal massage (active intra-abdominal pathology, open wound, thrombocytopenia, etc.) * Insufficient cognitive ability

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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

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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?

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What they're measuring

BSS score

Timeframe: BSS score preoperative period and postoperative 24. hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07570004

SponsorBurcu Ozkan

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-04-23

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