constipation. constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Psyllium powder will be used twice daily as intervention. Intervention 2: Control group received placebo which was similar to psyllium powder in appearance and taste. Placebo was prep
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
Psyllium powder will be used twice daily as intervention.
Control group received placebo which was similar to psyllium powder in appearance and taste. Placebo was prepared by Shiraz School of Pharmacy by the order of Colorectal Research Center. According t
Sponsors
Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
20 Years to 30 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: pregnant women at the onset of 3rd trimester; age between 20 and 30 years; primi para; negative history of anorectal diseases; absence of signs suggestive of anorectal disease based on clinical examination at baseline.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Preventing constipation. Timepoint: 7 days before the expected date of delivery. Method of measurement: History of less than 3 times defecation per week or uncomfortable defecation is considered as constipation. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Fissure. Timepoint: 7 days before the expected date of delivery. Method of measurement: History and physical examination.;Hemorrhoid. Timepoint: 7 days before the expected date of delivery. Method of measurement: History and physical examination. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactLeila Ghahramani, MD
Colorectal Research Center, Shiraz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed