Sole solution? reflexology insoles tested for constipation relief

NCT ID NCT07339293

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Aydın University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether a special 'constipation insole' based on reflexology could help ease constipation in 139 adults receiving palliative care. Participants in the experimental group walked with the insole for 20 minutes daily for four weeks, while the control group walked the same amount without it. Researchers tracked bowel function, constipation severity, and overall comfort to see if the insole made a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: constipation insole (a reflexology-based device)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage constipation in people receiving palliative care, improving their comfort and quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation. The results may not apply to everyone, and the insole's effect may be no better than walking alone.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

constipation disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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CONSTIPATION PALLIATIVE CARE

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Locations

Istanbul Aydin University

Istanbul, 34295, Turkey (Türkiye)

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