Feasibility of abdominal massage for the alleviation of the symptoms of constipation in people with multiple sclerosis

A randomised controlled pilot study to assess the feasibility of abdominal massage for the alleviation of the symptoms of constipation in people with multiple sclerosis

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN01328898

Enrollment

Registered

2009-01-05

Start date

2008-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Multiple sclerosis Nervous System Diseases Multiple sclerosis

Interventions

Following expressing an interest in the study, potential participants will be provided with verbal and written information concerning their involvement and informed consent will be obtained. Providing

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Constipation as defined by the Rome II criteria 2. Age range over 18 years, male or female

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Bowel cancer 2. Stoma 3. Abdominal surgery (inside last year)

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Constipation scoring system, undertaken at the end of the intervention period (week 4) and 4 weeks later (week 8).	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction Score 2. Bowel Diary 3. Qualiveen Questionnaire 4. 29-item Multiple Sclerosis Impact Scale (MSIS-29) Outcome measures will be undertaken at the end of the intervention period (week 4) and 4 weeks later (week 8).	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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