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The effect of flaxseed powder on intestinal function in patients with acute myocardial infarction

Comparison of the effect of flaxseed powder and magnesium hydroxide syrup on intestinal function of patients with acute myocardial infarction in intensive care units

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20110906007494N40
Enrollment
70
Registered
2021-08-14
Start date
2021-08-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-08-30

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

Conditions

Intestinal function. Other functional intestinal disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Three sachets of flaxseed powder twice daily, for four days, are given to patients and the patient will be instructed to take all three sachets at 9 am and 9 pm wit

Sponsors

Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Confirmation of acute myocardial infarction by a doctor Satisfaction with participation in the study A maximum of 24 hours elapsed from the patient's hospitalization No chronic constipation according to Rome IV criteria Age over 18 years No history of allergies to medicinal plants Ability to communicate visually and verbally No mental illness, thyroid, brain, liver, kidney, cancers, gastrointestinal diseases such as Crohn's, irritable bowel syndrome, intestinal obstruction, ulcers and gastrointestinal bleeding No drug addiction and no pregnancy No ejection fraction (EF) less than 35% Not participating in other studies as usual Do not take antibiotics for the past month Do not consume magnesium hydroxide syrup and any laxatives during the last 24 hours

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Intestinal function. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Bristol stool scale, Intestinal function checklist.;Digestive disorders. Timepoint: Before the intervention and after the intervention. Method of measurement: Rome IV.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMasoumeh Bagheri Nesami

Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences

mansoorehezaty1994@gmail.com+98 11 3379 5508

Outcome results

None listed

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