Gentle belly rubs may relieve constipation for kidney patients
NCT ID NCT07402785
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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)
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