Functional constipation. Constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: An ointment containing 85% olive oil is massaged for 5 minutes twice daily on abdominal area for two weeks. Intervention 2: An ointment containing 85% liquid paraffin (adjusted to have
Treatment - Drugs
Placebo
An ointment containing 85% olive oil is massaged for 5 minutes twice daily on abdominal area for two weeks
An ointment containing 85% liquid paraffin (adjusted to have color and odor similar to those of intervention drug) is massaged for 5 minutes twice daily on abdominal area for two weeks
Sponsors
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
1 Years to 4 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: The presence of two or more of the NASPGHAN, Rome III criteria for at least one month: Two or fewer defecations in the toilet per week At least one episode of faecal incontinence per week History of retentive posturing or excessive volitional stool retention History of painful or hard bowel movements Presence of a large faecal mass in the rectum History of large diameter stools which may obstruct the toilet. Exclusion criteria:Organic constipation, Hypothyroidism, intestinal pseudo-obstruction, cystic fibrosis, neural anomalies, intestinal obstruction, constipation-inducing medications such as calcium and iron containing supplements, anti-histamines, tricyclic antidepressants, antacids, etc.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Change in stool frequency. Timepoint: Every 3 days by pedestrician. Method of measurement: questionnaire recording stool frequency changes. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactHossein Arman Asl
School of pharmacy, Mashhad University of Medical sciences, Mashhad, Iran
Outcome results
None listed