Evaluation of efficacy of flaxeed oil capsule in comparison with olive oil in patients with chronic idiopathic constipation

Evaluation of efficacy of flaxeed oil capsule in comparison with olive oil in patients with chronic idiopathic constipation referred to clinic and teachy hospitals of Shahrekord Univercity of Medical Sciences

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 3

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20210312050678N1

Enrollment

105

Registered

2021-03-16

Start date

2021-04-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-04-26

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Conditions

Chronic idiopathic constipation. Constipation

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Group A: Recipient of olive oil herbal capsules.Each capsule contains 1 gram of olive oil. It is recommended to consume 5 grams per day (two before breakfast, two b

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

25 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients aged 25 to 70 years with a history of chronic idiopathic constipation Patients with constipation for at least 3 months and defecation up to twice a week

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Difficulty of defecation. Timepoint: 2 months. Method of measurement: questionnaire.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Number of bowel movements. Timepoint: 2 months. Method of measurement: questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahnosh Salem

Shahre-kord University of Medical Sciences

mahnoshsalem@gmail.com+98 38 3222 0016

Outcome results

None listed

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