Gentle touch, better comfort: massage and bed exercises ease gut troubles

NCT ID NCT07125482

First seen Apr 01, 2026 · Last updated May 05, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looks at whether abdominal massage and simple in-bed exercises can reduce stomach and bowel problems (like constipation, nausea, and bloating) and improve comfort for people receiving palliative care and tube feeding. About 105 adults in a palliative care unit will be randomly assigned to receive massage, exercise, or standard care for three days. The goal is to find simple, drug-free ways to help patients feel better.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam Unıversity

    Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş, 46000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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