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Gentle belly rubs may relieve constipation for kidney patients

NCT ID NCT07402785

Symptom relief Sponsor: Firat Tukenmez Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether abdominal massage can relieve constipation in people receiving hemodialysis. 49 adults took part. Researchers measured changes in constipation severity, quality of life, and stool consistency. The goal was to see if this simple, noninvasive technique could help.

What this could mean

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Active substance
abdominal massage
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to ease constipation for people on dialysis.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results are preliminary and may not apply to everyone. The effect may be small or due to chance.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

49 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Jun 2025

Finished

Aug 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Aged 18 years or older * Voluntarily agreed to participate in the study * Receiving hemodialysis treatment for at least one month * Diagnosed with constipation by a clinician or meeting Rome IV criteria * Able to communicate effectively and respond to all study-related questions, either personally or through a caregiver Exclusion Criteria: * History of ileus or intestinal perforation * Presence of abdominal distension * Presence of a colostomy or ileostomy * Presence of extensive abdominal skin disease or infection * Diagnosis of inflammatory bowel disease * Presence of signs or symptoms of an acute abdomen * Presence of diarrhea * Known allergy to baby oil * Refusal to participate in the study

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

constipation disorder end stage renal failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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Constipation Hemodialysis

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Karadeniz Technical University

    Trabzon, Trabzon, Turkey (Türkiye)

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