the effectiveness of olive oil rich in polyphenols and ordinary olive oil in the treatment of patients with chronic constipation

Comparison of the effectiveness of olive oil rich in polyphenols and ordinary olive oil in the treatment of patients with chronic constipation

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20080901001155N33

Enrollment

150

Registered

2021-03-01

Start date

2021-02-17

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-05-26

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Conditions

Chronic constipation. Constipation

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Olive oil rich in polyphenols,The amount of olive oil given will be 20 ml per day (about two tablespoons) for 4 weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: Ordinary oliv

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having a constipation diagnosis based on the Rome III criterion People over 18 years old

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Existence of organic constipation Hypothyroidism False intestinal obstruction Cystic fibrosis Neurological anomalies Ileus Opium consumption Taking laxatives such as MOM

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Elimination chronic constipation. Timepoint: The questionnaire will be asked at the beginning of the patient's arrival and at the end of the fourth week. Method of measurement: The Rome III questionnaire.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Stool deformity. Timepoint: At the end of each week, the patient will be asked by telephone. Method of measurement: Based on the Bristol Questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr.Fariborz Mansour-Ghanei

Rasht University of Medical Sciences

ghanaie@yahoo.com+98 13 3353 5116

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026