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Hands-On healing: could physical therapy be the key to relieving stubborn constipation?

NCT ID NCT07719504

Symptom relief Sponsor: Cairo University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 22, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This trial tests whether adding physical therapy—including spinal joint mobilization, electrical muscle stimulation, and gentle abdominal techniques—to standard medical care can reduce constipation severity and improve quality of life in adults with functional constipation. Sixty participants, ages 20 to 40, will be randomly assigned to receive either standard treatment alone or standard treatment plus one of several physiotherapy protocols over six weeks. Researchers will measure changes in constipation scores, abdominal circumference, and daily well-being to see if a hands-on approach offers extra relief.

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Active substance
a combination of Maitland Orthopedic Manual Therapy, Electrical Russian Stimulation, Osteopathic Visceral Manipulation, Passive Peristalsis Motion Techniques, and a home program including isometric abdominal exercises and hot packs
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to ease chronic constipation and improve quality of life for adults who do not respond to standard medical treatment alone.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with 60 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The physical therapy techniques require a trained provider, and some people may find the sessions uncomfortable or time-consuming.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 60 people

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Expected to start

Aug 2026

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Expected to finish

Feb 2027

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

20 to 40 years

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients had functional constipation. * All patients will be diagnosed and referred by physicians. * Their ages will range from 20 to 40 years old . * Both genders will be in study. * Patients with low physical activity or sedentary life * All understand the purpose of the session Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy. * Recent abdominal surgery. * Patients with acute ischemic bowel disease. * Intestinal obstruction. * Patients with Celiac Disease. * Patients with Crohn's disease. * Endocrine and metabolic causes of chronic constipation. * Neurological causes of chronic constipation.

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Conditions

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constipation disorder

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Functional constipation (FC)

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