Can simple chewing and massage soothe Post-Colonoscopy pain?

NCT ID NCT07761156

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Sakarya University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether chewing exercises before a colonoscopy and abdominal massage afterward can reduce abdominal pain and nausea. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive these simple, non-invasive techniques or standard care. The study aims to see if these drug-free methods can improve comfort and recovery after the procedure.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Chewing exercises and abdominal massage
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce discomfort after colonoscopy, improving patient recovery without extra medication.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable. The techniques may not significantly reduce symptoms for everyone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Abdominal Pain Nausea Vomiting

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ABDOMINAL PAIN POST-COLONOSCOPY NAUSEA AND VOMITING

Contacts and locations

Locations

Sakarya University

Sakarya, Serdivan, 54100, Turkey (Türkiye)
Sakarya University Education and Research Hospital

Sakarya, Serdivan, 54100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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