Functional constipation. Constipation, unspecified
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: patients in the intervention group receive 5 grams of anise powder (provided by Dr. Zarkani's packaging company) twice a day with lunch and dinner for 8 weeks. Inte
Sponsors
Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Having functional constipation according to the ROME criteria BMI more than 25 Consent to enter the study Age between 18 and 45 years
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Pregnant patients, breastfeeding People allergic to aniseon Hemorrhagic diseases and underlying chronic diseases History of peptic ulcer or reflux disease or irritable bowel syndrome History of surgery in the esophagus, stomach and intestines
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The times of defication. Timepoint: The frequency of defecation at the beginning of the study and the end of each week for 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Frequency of defecation questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Consistency of faeces. Timepoint: Examining stool consistency at the beginning of the study and at the end of each week for 4 weeks. Method of measurement: Stool consistency questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactAyda Sarvarikhah
Sabzevar University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed