constipation. Constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Gestational age 5 to 35 weeks Diagnosing constipation based on ROME IV criteria (having bowel movements less than 3 times a week, pain during defecation and hard stools).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: high risk pregnancy History of inflammatory bowel diseases Having a history of bowel surgery Smoking and drug abuse Use of other laxatives
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Frequency of bowel movements per week. Timepoint: week. Method of measurement: number. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Pain during bowel movements. Timepoint: week. Method of measurement: The intensity of pain during each bowel movement.;Stool stiffness. Timepoint: week. Method of measurement: The degree of firmness of stool in each bowel movement. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences