Pre-Surgery massage may keep you regular
Symptom relief
Completed
This study looked at whether giving people a gentle abdominal massage before surgery could help them avoid constipation after the operation. Sixty adults who were already constipated and scheduled for general surgery took part. Half received the massage, and the other half did no…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Burcu Ozkan • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated May 08, 2026 12:04 UTC