Osteopathic touch eases constipation in small trial
NCT ID NCT06196073
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a hands-on therapy called visceral osteopathy for people with functional constipation. 27 adults received either osteopathic manual therapy or standard dietary advice. The goal was to see if the manual therapy could improve bowel symptoms and quality of life better than conventional methods.
What this could mean
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Active substance
osteopathic manual therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a non-drug, hands-on option to ease constipation symptoms and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 27 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The therapy is manual and effects can vary.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Pamukkale University
Denizli, Pamukkale, 20000, Turkey (Türkiye)