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Effects of Water Enema on Chronic Constipation

Comparison of the effectiveness of Water Enema with common medical therapy in alleviating Constipation in Chronic Constipation patients

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20201130049547N1
Enrollment
60
Registered
2021-12-06
Start date
2021-12-06
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-01-11

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

Conditions

Constipation. Constipation is an acute or chronic condition in which bowel movements occur less often than usual or consist of hard, dry stools that are often painful or difficult to pass. Here constipation other than specifically described elsewhere such as in here.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Water Enema recipients Patients will enema 150 to 200 cc of water through the anus daily with Powar. During the 6-month study period, the patient is advised to use

Sponsors

Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
15 Years to 95 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All the patients suffering from signs of chronic constipation ( two or fewer defecations in a week )can be included in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
An increase in the number of defecations : more than two defecations per week. Timepoint: Three months and Six months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Patients’ Inquiry regarding the number of defecations.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMohsen Rakhsha

Bojnourd University of Medical Sciences

dr.rakhsha@yahoo.com+98 912 126 1128

Outcome results

None listed

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