Can a simple massage and habit change ease chronic constipation?
NCT ID NCT06359249
First seen Aug 14, 2026 · Last updated Aug 14, 2026
Summary
This trial tests whether a primary care program combining behavioral re-education (habit changes) and self-administered abdominal massage can reduce symptoms of chronic constipation. It includes 45 adults diagnosed with chronic idiopathic constipation. The study measures changes in constipation severity, stool characteristics, quality of life, and laxative use over time.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- A structured program combining behavioral re-education (habit changes) with self-administered abdominal massage
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this drug-free program could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce constipation symptoms and laxative use, improving quality of life for many.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small early-stage trial, so results may not apply broadly. The program's success depends on participants sticking to the routine, and it may not work for everyone.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cristina Segura Bayona
Igualada, Barcelona, 08700, Spain
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