Health Condition 1: K929- Disease of digestive system, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Study participants of both genders and age group 30 to 60 years with Functional constipation defined according to the Rome IV criteria and able to understand the procedure, will be eligible for inclusion in the study. Patients suffering from functional constipation and eligible for inclusion in the study will be advised to refer to protocol details. Patients ready to stop taking the previous medications for constipation. Their voluntary participation will be confirmed by signing the informed consent. The objectives, potential benefits and risks of the research will be explained to them.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Patients suffering from secondary constipation Patients with a diagnosis or history of obstructive ileus Suspected/confirmed diagnosis of irritable colon syndrome, ulcerative colitis, Crohn s disease or malignant digestive tract disease Taking opioid analgesic and antidepressants Pregnant and lactating women Known cases of uncontrolled Diabetes mellitus, HIV, TB, Thyroid disorders etc.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Changes in the symptoms of functional constipation (Rome IV Criteria)Timepoint: 21 days | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patients Assessment of Constipation-Quality of life (PAC-QOL)questionnaireTimepoint: 21 days | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
G.J. Patel Institute of Ayurvedic Studies and Research centre