Effects of hot compress (Maruyama method) to the lumbar back on intestinal peristalsis and autonomic nervous system activity: a quasi-experimental study

Effects of hot compress (Maruyama method) to the lumbar back on intestinal peristalsis and autonomic nervous system activity: a quasi-experimental study - Effects of hot towel application to the lumbar back on intestinal peristalsis and autonomic nervous system activity

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000051298

Enrollment

Registered

2023-06-26

Start date

2023-07-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Healthy adults

Interventions

Hot Compress(Maruyama method) Application of room temperature towel

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Healthy adult

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1)Persons with cardiovascular disease 2)Persons with skin problems in the target site 3)Persons taking laxatives 4)Persons taking drugs that affect autonomic nervous system activity

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
sound of bowel peristalsis	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactYano Rika

Faculty of Health Sciences, Hokkaido University Department of Fundamental Nursing

r-yano@med.hokudai.ac.jp0117063323

Outcome results

None listed

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