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The Effect of Kegel Exercises for Constipation and Flatulence

The Effect of Kegel Exercises for Prevention and Treatment of Constipation and Flatulence in Antenatal and Postnatal.

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20190427043386N1
Enrollment
305
Registered
2019-05-14
Start date
2019-05-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-05-21

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Constipation. Constipation

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: This group is trained to perform Kegel exercise on a daily basis three times a day every 20-15 minutes for 8 consecutive weeks. Kegel exercise training is under the

Sponsors

Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Pregnant mothers healthy Minimum age 18 years olds Ability to read and write The desire to participate in the study Single pregnancy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The presence of chronic medical conditions History of pelvic and reconstructive surgery in the genital and urinary system Taking antibiotics 2 weeks before study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of constipation based on pregnancy constipation measurement scale. Timepoint: The severity of constipation is measured before and 8 weeks of the study, as well as 10 and 42 days after delivery. Method of measurement: pregnancy constipation measurement scale.;Intensity of bloating. Timepoint: The severity of bloating is measured before and 8 weeks of the study, as well as 10 and 42 days after delivery. Method of measurement: Visual analog scall and Clinical examinations.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Severity of Anxiety based on Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety. Timepoint: The severity of Anxiety is measured before and 8 weeks of the study, as well as 10 and 42 days after delivery. Method of measurement: Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSaideh Mehrabadi

Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences

saidehmehrabadi@yahoo.com+98 51 4229 5284

Outcome results

None listed

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