Gentle massage and bed exercises may ease gut troubles for Tube-Fed patients
NCT ID NCT07125482
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether abdominal massage or simple bed exercises could reduce gastrointestinal complications like constipation, diarrhea, and bloating in palliative care patients receiving tube feeding. Over 100 adults in a palliative care unit were randomly assigned to receive either abdominal massage, bed exercises, or standard care for three days. The goal was to see if these gentle interventions could improve patient comfort and reduce gut-related issues.
What this could mean
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Active substance
abdominal massage and in-bed exercise
What this could lead to
If effective, these simple, drug-free techniques could help reduce common gut problems like constipation and nausea in palliative care patients.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study without a later-phase follow-up, so results may not apply broadly. The interventions are gentle but may not work for everyone.
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Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam Unıversity
Kahramanmaraş, Kahramanmaraş, 46000, Turkey (Türkiye)