Functional Constipation. Constipation, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Group (A) Treatment with Polyethylene Glycol 20 gr powder(2 sachet of Cololax) of dissolved in a glass of water, after breakfast, Once daily. Intervention 2: Group (B): Abdominal mass
Sponsors
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with functional constipation based on Rome 4 who have frequently ,2 or more of the following criteria: fewer than 3 defecation per week , hard stool, straining, blockage sensation , sensation of incomplete evacuations, manual maneuvers of evacuation. Age 18-65 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: History of usage of Opiod ,Tricyclic antidepressant, Anti-hypertension,Anti-convulsant, Analgesic,Hypnotic Systemic disease(Diabetes Melitous,Hypertention, Cardiac ,Pulmonary ,Renal,liver,Thyroid disease, Cancer,Myopathy, Neuropathy, Sclerodermea) Pregnancy Breast feeding Abdominal pain Irritable Bowel Syndrome History of Abdominal surgery Abdominal hernia(Umbilical and /or Inguinal) History of allergy to prescribed medication Non-compliant and uncooperative Mechanical and/or Pseudo - intestinal obstruction
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Quality of life in patients with functional constipation and symptom in patients with functional constipation. Timepoint: Before Intervention ,2 Weeks after Intervention. Method of measurement: Persian version of patient assessment constipation quality of life(PAC-QOL) questionnaire.;Symptom in patients with functional constipation. Timepoint: Before Intervention ,2 and 4 Weeks after Intervention. Method of measurement: BRISTOL SCORE. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient Compliance Rate. Timepoint: Two Weeks after starting treatment. Method of measurement: Data gathering sheet.;Adverse effects rate. Timepoint: Two Weeks after starting treatment. Method of measurement: Data gathering sheet. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactMarjan Mokhtare
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed