The effect of massage therapy on gastrointestinal complications of stroke patients

The effectiveness of abdominal massage on the prevention of gastrointestinal problems in female elderly with stroke admitted to the intensive care

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20110912007529N23

Enrollment

Registered

2022-04-20

Start date

2022-04-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-02-07

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Conditions

Condition 1: Stroke. Condition 2: Constipation. Occlusion and stenosis of middle cerebral artery Constipation, unspecified

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Abdominal massage for 3 consecutive days, twice a day, morning and evening, abdominal massage for 15 minutes with 20 ml of baby oil, according to the instructions

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients who are suffering from constipation following of stroke that will be admitted to the hospital are enrolled in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Constipation. Timepoint: Daily. Method of measurement: Bristol stool scale.;Gastric residual valume. Timepoint: Before every feeding. Method of measurement: Gavag syringe.;Distension. Timepoint: Daily. Method of measurement: By measurement circumference abdomen.;Aspiration. Timepoint: Daily. Method of measurement: Determination airway secretion PH and glucose.;Defecation. Timepoint: Daily. Method of measurement: Number of defecation.;Severity of constipation. Timepoint: Daily. Method of measurement: CAS questionnaire.	—

Measure

Time frame

Constipation. Timepoint: Daily. Method of measurement: Bristol stool scale.;Gastric residual valume. Timepoint: Before every feeding. Method of measurement: Gavag syringe.;Distension. Timepoint: Daily. Method of measurement: By measurement circumference abdomen.;Aspiration. Timepoint: Daily. Method of measurement: Determination airway secretion PH and glucose.;Defecation. Timepoint: Daily. Method of measurement: Number of defecation.;Severity of constipation. Timepoint: Daily. Method of measurement: CAS questionnaire.

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Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactDr. Nahid Rejeh

Shahed University

nrejeh@yahoo.com+98 21 5121 2150

Outcome results

None listed

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