chronic functional constipation. Constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: In this group, polyethylene glycol syrup with a concentration of 60 percent with the same dose of 1 milligram per kilogram daily is prescribed in three divided do
Sponsors
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
1 Years to 15 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1-15 years old Chronic Functional Constipation
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: others causes of constipation
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Daily number of deification. Timepoint: weekly in the first month then monthly for 3 months. Method of measurement: bristol stool chart. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Daily number of soft defecation. Timepoint: The time periods of measurement to evaluate the number of stools will be visited weekly for one month and then monthly for three months by a gastroenterologist. Method of measurement: A researcher-made checklist will be used to evaluate the number of bowel movements. For this purpose, the checklist will be provided to the parents.;Quality of daily defecation. Timepoint: The time periods of measurement to evaluate the quality of stool consistency based on the Bristol chart will be visited weekly for one month and then monthly for three months by a gastroenterologist. Method of measurement: In order to evaluate the quality and consistency of stool, a researcher's checklist based on the Bristol chart will be used. For this purpose, the checklist will be provided to the parents. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactNaghi Dara
Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed