Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and Associated Constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention Group:Respiratory function exercises + Manual assisted defecation method
Control Group:Standard care for pulmonary embolism + Conventional management of constipation
Sponsors
The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age >= 18 years; 2. Clinically diagnosed with pulmonary embolism; 3. Meeting the Rome IV diagnostic criteria for functional constipation; 4. Clear consciousness and able to cooperate with the intervention and assessment; 5. Voluntary participation with signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Critical pulmonary embolism (e.g., massive PE, hemodynamic instability); 2. Severe cardiac dysfunction (NYHA class IV); 3. Active gastrointestinal bleeding, intestinal obstruction, abdominal aortic aneurysm, recent abdominal surgery, etc. 4. Other contraindications to manual assisted defecation procedures; 5. Cognitive impairment or psychiatric disorders that preclude cooperation; 6. Expected survival < 1 month; 7. Current participation in other clinical trials that may affect bowel movements.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Constipation Symptom Score (using the PAC-SYM questionnaire);Incidence of Constipation-related Adverse Events (Study Period); | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Time to first bowel movement ;Abdominal distension score;Anxiety score;Length of stay; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactZhang Hui
The First Affiliated Hospital of Nanchang University
Outcome results
None listed