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Caregiver massage eases gut woes in palliative patients

NCT ID NCT07244302

Symptom relief Sponsor: Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study looked at whether a simple abdominal massage given by a family caregiver can reduce stomach discomfort in people receiving palliative care. Fifty-six patients with constipation were split into two groups: one got the massage plus usual care, the other only usual care. After 7 days, researchers measured changes in symptoms like pain, bloating, and bowel habits to see if the massage made a difference.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

56 people

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Started

Jul 2025

Finished

Nov 2025

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients identified as constipated according to the Rome IV diagnostic criteria, as assessed by a clinical specialist. * Patients whose hospitalization in the palliative care unit was planned for at least 7 days. * Patients who were able to receive oral nutrition during the study period. * Individuals aged 18 years or older. * Patients who provided written informed consent, or whose first-degree relatives provided consent on their behalf. * Caregivers responsible for administering the abdominal massage who provided written informed consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with known gastrointestinal diseases such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, or irritable bowel syndrome. * Patients who had received abdominal radiotherapy within the last six weeks or who had undergone abdominal surgery within the past year. * Patients with acute abdomen, colostomy or ileostomy, significant abdominal distension, abdominal hernia, abdominal tumors, diarrhea, or fecal impaction. * Patients who were pregnant or suspected of being pregnant. * Patients receiving enteral nutrition via percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG), nasogastric tubes, or similar feeding methods.

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Conditions

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constipation disorder

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Gastrointestinal symptoms

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Locations

  • Ankara Etlik Şehir Hastanesi, Tıbbi Gözlem Kulesi Palyatif Bakım Kliniği

    Ankara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)

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