Investigating the Correlation Between Functional Constipation and Sacroiliac Joint Disorders

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT07344571

Acronym

SIJ disorders

Enrollment

200

Registered

2026-01-15

Start date

2023-04-15

Completion date

2026-09-10

Last updated

2026-01-15

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Conditions

Constipation

Keywords

constipation, sacroiliac joint disorders

Brief summary

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal issue affecting individuals worldwide. Interferential therapy, a form of electrotherapy, has been suggested to have potential benefits in improving gastrointestinal motility and relieving constipation symptoms. Introducing of a new method like electronic cupping therapy with interferential therapy may optimize the therapeutic outcomes by potentially increasing bowel movements and improving overall gastrointestinal function.

Detailed description

Objective: The purpose of this study was to Investigate the correlation between functional constipation and sacroiliac joint disorders Methods: This study involved 200 patients with chronic constipation, consisting of 120 females and 80 males, ranging in age from 25 to 60 years. All participants were allocated into two groups: Group (A) patients with constipation, Group (B) patients without constipation

Interventions

None listed

Study design

Observational model

CASE_CONTROL

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

25 Years to 60 Years

Healthy volunteers

Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Inclusion Criteria: * history of Chronic Constipation (CC), as defined by either experiencing two or fewer Complete Spontaneous Bowel Movements (CSBMs) per week for a minimum of 6 consecutive months before the screening visit * Reporting a sensation of incomplete evacuation or straining during at least a quarter of their bowel movements (according to the generally accepted definition of constipation). * Patients must have had CC persisting for more than 6 months, failed to respond to or be intolerant of medical treatment for at least 3 months Inclusion Criteria (for group B): Not having functional constipation

Exclusion criteria

* \- pregnant or lactating women * Chronic Constipation (CC) resulting from anorectal malformations such as colorectal or anal organic lesions, pelvic floor disorders requiring surgical intervention as determined by the investigator (such as rectal prolapse, rectocele, or enterocele) * presence of implanted electronic devices like cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators, cardiac pumps, or spinal stimulators * CC attributable to medications or neurologic, endocrine, or metabolic conditions * prior history of partial colectomy; conditions like megacolon, megarectum, or colonic inertia * skin abnormalities that hinder the placement of electrodes * women lacking adequate contraception (hormonal or intrauterine device).

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame	Description
Distraction Test (SI Joint Gapping)	6 months	Position of patient: Supine. force: posterior-lateral force to both ASISs at same time results: pain in SI region
Thigh Thrust Test	6 months	Position of patient: Supine, hip and knee of affected side flexed 90°. force: Stabilize opposite ASIS, apply posterior force through femur. result: Focal SI pain.
Sacral Thrust Test	6 months	Position of patient: Prone. force: Apply an anterior shear force to sacrum (over S2). result: Reproduction of pain in SI region.

Countries

Egypt

Outcome results