Caregiver massage eases gut woes in palliative patients
NCT ID NCT07244302
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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Ankara Etlik Şehir Hastanesi, Tıbbi Gözlem Kulesi Palyatif Bakım Kliniği
Ankara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)
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