Gentle belly rubs may relieve constipation for kidney patients

NCT ID NCT07402785

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Firat Tukenmez Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether abdominal massage can relieve constipation in people receiving hemodialysis. 49 adults took part. Researchers measured changes in constipation severity, quality of life, and stool consistency. The goal was to see if this simple, noninvasive technique could help.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

abdominal massage

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to ease constipation for people on dialysis.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results are preliminary and may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or due to chance.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

constipation disorder end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CONSTIPATION HEMODIALYSIS

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Locations

Karadeniz Technical University

Trabzon, Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)