Implementation and evaluation of intervention for constipation among bedridden elderly.

Implementation and evaluation of intervention for constipation among bedridden elderly. - Implementation and evaluation of intervention for constipation among bedridden elderly.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000039347

Enrollment

Registered

2020-02-10

Start date

2020-02-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Chronic Constipation

Interventions

Discontinuation of stimulant laxatives (2 weeks) / Daily use of stimulant laxatives Acupuncture point compression(4 weeks) / Daily use of stimulant laxatives Defecation posture by toilet seat position

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Over 65 year-old Requiring long-term care score 4 or 5 Person who need diaper for excretion Person who take stimulant laxatives every day but can stop it Person who can eat in a wheelchair and has a hip range of motion of 90 degrees or more

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Person who have had a history of colorectal surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Defecation frequency	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Defecation volume and Stool form / Potential difference and number of contractions of colorectal smooth muscle/ Stool and gas storage in colon	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactToshie Tsuchida

Hyogo Medical University School of Nursing

tsuchida@hyo-med.ac.jp0783043125

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026