Constipation
Conditions
Brief summary
1. Aim: The aim of this trial was to determine whether whole-body vibration (WBV) induced via a non-invasive oscillation platform could improve symptoms and health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in patients with chronic functional constipation. 2. Methods: A single-blinded, randomized, control trial was performed in a single Hospital in Taiwan. Patients diagnosed with chronic functional constipation, as per the Rome III diagnostic criteria were included and randomized to either the WBV treatment or no treatment (control) group. The treatment group received six 15-minute sessions of WBV therapy over a two-week period. Patients received vibrations of 2 mm in amplitude at a frequency of 12 Hz. The primary outcome was assessed by the constipation severity instrument (CSI). The secondary outcome was improvements in HRQOL.
Interventions
PROCEDUREwhole body vibration
to deliver mechanical oscillation to individuals at various frequencies, amplitudes, and accelerations for different durations. This technique has been applied for years to enhance strength, and improve bone mineral density and balance
Sponsors
Changhua Christian Hospital
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Investigator)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
20 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* met the Rome III criteria of constipation
Exclusion criteria
* pregnant * cardiovascular disease * cerebrovascular disease * recently undergone major surgery * hypothyroidism * depressive disorder.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| change from baseline in constipation severity instrument (CSI) at 2 weeks | baseline (day 1), the completion of the trial (day 14) |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| change from baseline in health-related quality of life (HRQOL) at 2 weeks | baseline (day 1), the completion of the trial (day 14) |
Countries
Taiwan
Outcome results
None listed