Massage showdown: which colon technique relieves constipation best?

NCT ID NCT06695754

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: usMIMA S.L. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study reviewed scientific literature to compare manual (hand) versus automatic (machine) colon massage for people with chronic constipation. Researchers analyzed data from over 2,300 patients to see which method works better for improving bowel movements and quality of life. The goal is to find out if one approach is more effective and safer than the other.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: colonic massage (manual or automatic)
What this could lead to: If the review finds one method clearly better, it could guide doctors and patients toward a more effective non-drug option for chronic constipation.
What could go wrong: This is a review of existing studies, not a new experiment, so the results depend on the quality of the original research. Differences in study designs may make it hard to draw firm conclusions.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

constipation disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CHRONIC CONSTIPATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Usmima S.L.

Esplugues de Llobregat, Barcelona, 08950, Spain

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