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Investigating the effect of abdominal massage on constipation and laboratory indicators in hemodialysis patients referred to Kerman hemodialysis centers in 2023

Investigating the effect of abdominal massage on constipation and laboratory indicators in hemodialysis patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20230205057335N1
Enrollment
262
Registered
2023-02-08
Start date
2023-04-09
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-03-13

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: They receive the intervention three times a week for one month. (The intervention will be done one hour after the start of dialysis and during dialysis when the pat

Sponsors

Kerman University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having a minimum age of 18 years and a maximum of 70 years Having a history of dialysis for at least six months Having a file in the dialysis department of the desired centers Performing at least three times of dialysis per week and four hours each time Not having skin disease, advanced heart failure and stroke The basis of the patient's medical record Constipation according to the CAS constipation severity scale (score greater than 8) Not using anti-constipation drugs do Not having a digestive disorder such as irritable bowel syndrome, fissure anus volvulus, rectal prolapse, intestinal obstruction according to the statement The patient, the patient's file and, if necessary, an examination by a doctor

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Interrupting the study or not completing the intervention (more than two sessions) due to transfer to the acute care department and hospitalization in that department, traveling or not participating in massage therapy sessions for two sessions. • Performing transplant surgery and any surgery in the abdominal area that prevents massage therapy.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Constipation. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: CAS Constipation Severity Scale.;Laboratory index of potassium. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using the information provided in the laboratory sample before and after the intervention.;Laboratory index of calcium. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using the information provided in the laboratory sample before and after the intervention.;Sodium laboratory index. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using the information provided in the laboratory sample before and after the intervention.;Laboratory index of phosphorus. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using the information provided in the laboratory sample before and after the intervention.;Adequacy of hemodialysis. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Using the information provided in the laboratory sample before and after the intervention.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMahdieh Daneshfar

Kerman University of Medical Sciences

MAHDIEH.DANESHMAND6430@GMAIL.COM+98 34 3132 5207

Outcome results

None listed

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