Constipation. Constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Participants in this group will receive LaxiHerb syrup produced by Barij Essence Pharmaceutical Company. This syrup contains plum extract and brown sugar. The dosag
Sponsors
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Healthy pregnant women with constipation who meet at least two of the six diagnostic criteria according to the Rome IV classification No use of medications for constipation during the week prior to the initiation of the intervention Gestational age is 14 weeks or more Presence of a singleton pregnancy Normal fetal growth and development according to gestational age Participant must be Iranian and a resident of Behbahan Be literate in reading and writing
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Any severe maternal pregnancy complications Abnormal bowel movements caused by organic or endocrine diseases Use of any drugs with side effects of diarrhea or constipation during the week preceding the intervention. Severe cardiovascular, hepatic, pulmonary, renal, or other major organ diseases Presence of major gastrointestinal diseases, including active peptic or intestinal ulcers, inflammatory bowel disease, severe anorectal disorders, Hirschsprung's disease, or intestinal obstruction Previous gastrointestinal surgical procedures Spinal abnormalities Any metabolic disease, including hypothyroidism and diabetes mellitus History of neurological diseases, including epilepsy, stroke, etc., based on patient report
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Intensity of constipation. Timepoint: At the beginning of the intervention and 4 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: ROME IV Diagnostic Questionnaire for Functional Constipation in Adults. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactLeila Ghanbaryan
Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed