Massage showdown: hands vs. machine for constipation relief

NCT ID NCT06695754

First seen Jan 28, 2026 · Last updated May 13, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study reviewed past research to compare manual (hand) and automatic (machine) colon massage for people with chronic constipation. Researchers looked at data from over 2,300 patients to see which method improves bowel movements and quality of life more. The goal is to find the most effective way to relieve constipation without medication.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Usmima S.L.

    Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08950, Spain

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