Effect of Manual Therapy and Pelvic Floor Exercises on Constipation in Women
Investigation of the Effect of Manual Therapy and Pelvic Floor Exercises on Pelvic Floor Muscles in Women With Constipation
This study is testing if adding manual therapy to pelvic floor exercises can help women aged 18-55 with constipation feel better.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 44 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 55 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Istanbul Arel University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Şırnak) |
| Trial ID | NCT06494917 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial investigates the impact of manual therapy combined with pelvic floor exercises on pelvic floor muscles in women suffering from constipation. Female participants aged 18-55 with constipation complaints will be recruited and divided into two groups: one receiving only pelvic floor exercises and the other receiving both pelvic floor exercises and manual therapy techniques. The study will involve face-to-face assessments and online telerehabilitation for exercise training over six weeks, with nutritional advice provided to all participants. The goal is to determine whether the addition of manual therapy enhances the effectiveness of pelvic floor exercises in alleviating constipation.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women aged 18-55 who have experienced constipation in the last six months.
Not a fit: Patients who have not experienced constipation in the last six months or have conditions that prevent exercise may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve constipation symptoms in women by enhancing pelvic floor muscle function.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific combination of manual therapy and pelvic floor exercises in this demographic is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Constipation in the last 6 months * Being able to use smartphones and social media (whatsapp and instagram) * Not having a health problem that prevents exercise * Able to communicate * Literate Exclusion Criteria: * Not had constipation in the last 6 months * Pregnancy or recent pregnancy * had surgery * having a tumour * Having vertigo Taking medication (use of bowel-regulating drugs) * Previous physiotherapy for constipation problems * Inflammatory bowel disease
Where this trial is running
Şırnak
- Cizre Dr Selahattin Cizrelioglu State Hospital — Şırnak, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: islek
- Email: cihanislek97@gmail.com
- Phone: +905442755137
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.