Gentle belly rub before surgery may keep you regular
NCT ID NCT07344532
First seen Jan 16, 2026 · Last updated May 24, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tests if teaching patients a gentle belly massage (called effleurage) before abdominal surgery can prevent constipation after the operation. About 42 adults having abdominal surgery will be randomly assigned to learn the massage or receive standard care only. Constipation will be checked 10 days after surgery using a stool chart. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free way to help patients avoid post-surgery constipation.
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