The effect of vibration therapy on bowel stimulation in elderly patients with dementia - a pilot study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN93377248

Enrollment

Registered

2007-09-28

Start date

2000-02-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-02-19

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Conditions

Digestive System: Constipation Digestive System Constipation

Interventions

Randomised controlled cross-over trial over twelve months. Vibration therapy will be administered via vibration pads and the effects assessed for each participant for six months with the intervention

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Long-stay elderly patients (at least 20) on selected ward/nursing home areas who have moderate to severe dementia and who have constipation requiring regular laxative therapy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Failure to give consent 2. Withdrawn if therapy too distressing 3. Withdrawn if too ill to continue

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
1. Frequency of bowel movement 2. Enema/laxative use for participants 3. Recording of adverse effects	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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