The Effect of Abdominal Massage with Olive Oil on the Severity of Constipation

The Effect of Abdominal Massage with Olive Oil on the Severity of Constipation in Elderly

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20180221038821N1

Enrollment

Registered

2018-10-19

Start date

2018-08-23

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-01-14

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Conditions

Constipation. Constipation

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Abdominal massage with olive oil once a day for 20 minutes and for 5 consecutive days. Intervention 2: Intervention group: Abdominal massage with paraffin oil once

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Constipation According to Rome III Criteria Earn score 7 and above the elderly's daily activities questionnaire Age over 60 years old

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Organic Constipation, Hypothyroidism, False Obstruction of the Intestine, Cystic Fibrosis, Neuromuscular Anomalies and Bowel Obstruction in the Last Month based on the Patient's case and report. Use of Constipation-Inducing Drugs such as Calcium and Iron Supplements, Antihistamines, Tricyclic Antidepressants, Anti-acidases in the last month based on patient records and reports. Skin Lesion in the Abdomen and Massage Position

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Severity of constipation. Timepoint: Before the intervention and two days after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Constipation Assessment Scale.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactLila Mehrpor

Gonabad University of Medical Sciences

lila.mehrpoor@yahoo.com+98 51 5722 3028

Outcome results

None listed

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