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Gentle belly rub may keep you regular after surgery

NCT ID NCT07344532

Prevention Sponsor: Ege University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tests whether teaching patients a gentle, circular belly massage (called effleurage) before abdominal surgery can help prevent constipation after the operation. About 42 adults having abdominal surgery will be split into two groups: one learns the massage technique and does it after surgery, the other gets standard care only. Constipation will be checked on the 10th day after surgery using a simple stool chart.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 42 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Mar 2026

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients scheduled to undergo abdominal surgery * Patients who are able to communicate verbally * Patients who agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with preoperative constipation * Patients with known gastrointestinal diseases affecting bowel motility * Patients who are unable to perform abdominal superficial effleurage * Patients with cognitive impairment or communication difficulties * Patients who refuse to participate in the study

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Conditions

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constipation disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Abdominal surgery Constipation Postoperative constipation

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ege University

    Izmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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