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Effect of abdominal massage along with life style change education on constipation and preventive knowledge among orthopaedic patients in selected hospital

A study to assess the effect of abdominal massage along with life style change education on constipation and preventive knowledge among orthopaedic patients in selected hospital - NIL

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2026/03/107071
Enrollment
80
Registered
2026-03-30
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-04-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: M20-M25- Other joint disorders

Interventions

Intervention1: Abdominal massage and education on constipation prevention and management: On second post operative day to the 5th post operative day Intervention2: Lifestyle change education for cons

Sponsors

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age between 20-60yrs 2.Minimum of 48hrs of post operative 3.Constipation assessment score(CAS)of 5

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Unwillingness to participate 2. Previous abdominal surgery 3.Disorders such as pancreatitis, gastrointestinal ulcer or cancer, liver or kidney failure 5. NPO ( nothing by mouth status) for more than 48 hours

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Prevention of ConstipationTimepoint: At baseline and for 5 days—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Knowledge on constipation preventionTimepoint: on second Post operative day and fifth post operative day—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Seethalakshmi A

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

nathiyakotti26@gmail.com9488540984

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: May 1, 2026