The effect of chewing sugar-free gum massage the abdomen and constipation

• Register: IRCT
• Last refreshed on: 22 February 2018
• Main ID: IRCT2016111730936N1
• Date of registration: 2017-01-27
• Prospective Registration: No
• Primary sponsor: Vice Chancellor for research and technology of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences
• Public title: The effect of chewing sugar-free gum massage the abdomen and constipation
• Scientific title: Comparative study of the effect of abdominal massage, chewing sugar-free gum and a combined method on the incidence and severity of constipation in patients who have undergone lower limb skeletal traction in Sanandaj in Year 1395
• Date of first enrolment: 2017-01-20
• Target sample size: 124
• Recruitment status: Complete
• URL: http://en.irct.ir/trial/24441
• Study type: interventional
• Study design: Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Single, Purpose: Prevention.
• Phase: N/A

Countries of recruitment

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

• Name: aram nezakati
• Affiliation: Kurdistan University of medical sciences

• Name: Jamal Siedi
• Affiliation: Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Key inclusion & exclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria:Not having normal bowel movements and constipation model to study femoral fractures in patients older than 18 years approved by skeletal traction Follow the instructions in the diet based on normal diet without affecting the underlying disease bowel movements(Diabetes, depression, hemorrhoids, Fisher, dementia, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, a history of abdominal surgery, rheumatoid arthritis, hypothyroidism, spinal cord injury).No special diet or weight loss obesity. Lack of skin inflammation or ulcers in the massage area treated with specific drugs affecting the gastrointestinal tract, bowel movements and not (antacids, anticholinergic and anti-Parkinson's medications are, calcium channel blockers, diuretics, iron supplements, anti-inflammatory drugs NSAIDs, and opioid consumption).Lack of inflammatory bowel disease. No smoking and drugs.Exclusion criteria from the study:Not wanting to continue cooperation.Before the patient is discharged 7 days.The use of drugs affecting bowel function such as lactulose, magnesium hydroxide syrup and ...Inability to chew gum
Exclusion criteria:

Age minimum: 18 years
Age maximum: no limit
Gender: Male

Health Condition(s) or Problem(s) studied

constipation.
constipation

constipation

Intervention(s)

For patients (2) clockwise abdominal massage for 15 minutes per hour of 9 am and 9 pm with gentle constant pressure with two or three fingers in a clockwise direction to rotate the area of the anterior superior iliac spine straight day + care routine will be performed by the principal investigator.

For patients (3) a combination of chewing sugar-free gum a number Barbd Mark van an hour-a-day eating meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for half an hour and massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction for 15 minutes on the clock in the direction transverse colon and descending colon in the left upper abdomen in the direction of the anterior superior iliac spine down the left Without prejudice to patient privacy for 7 days + care routine will be performed by the principal investigator.

For patients (1) chewing sugar-free gum a number Mark van (25-gram package containing xylitol) 3 times a day for 30 minutes after an hour of eating every meal + routine hospital for 7 days prescribed by Research Associate and monitored.

Intervention 1: For patients (3) a combination of chewing sugar-free gum a number Barbd Mark van an hour-a-day eating meals (breakfast, lunch, dinner) for half an hour and massage the abdomen in a clockwise direction for 15 minutes on the clock in the direction transverse colon and descending colon in the left upper abdomen in the direction of the anterior superior iliac spine down the left Without prejudice to patient privacy for 7 days + care routine will be performed by the principal investigator. Intervention 2: To control (4) routine actions, such as recommendations to increase fluid intake, fiber intake, and active and passive movements in bed is recommended. Intervention 3: For patients (2) clockwise abdominal massage for 15 minutes per hour of 9 am and 9 pm with gentle constant pressure with two or three fingers in a clockwise direction to rotate the area of the anterior superior iliac spine straight day + care routine will be performed by the principal investigator. Intervention 4: For patients (1) chewing sugar-free gum a number Mark van (25-gram package containing xylitol) 3 times a day for 30 minutes after an hour of eating every meal + routine hospital for 7 days prescribed by Research Associate and monitored.

To control (4) routine actions, such as recommendations to increase fluid intake, fiber intake, and active and passive movements in bed is recommended.

Prevention

Primary Outcome(s)

The incidence of constipation. Timepoint: 7 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: questionnaire ROM III.

Constipation severity. Timepoint: 7 days after the intervention. Method of measurement: questionnaire ROM III.

Source(s) of Monetary Support

Vice Chancellor for research and technology of Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences

Ethics review

Status: Approved
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Contact:

Kurdistan University of Medical Sciences