Examining the link between chronic constipation and sacroiliac joint dysfunction in women
Investigation of the Relationship Between Functional Constipation and Sacroiliac Joint Dysfunction
Abant Izzet Baysal University · NCT05432453
This study looks at whether women with chronic constipation have more problems with their sacroiliac joints compared to those without constipation to see if these issues are connected.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 128 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Abant Izzet Baysal University (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Bolu) |
| Trial ID | NCT05432453 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to compare women with chronic constipation to those without, focusing on the potential relationship between chronic constipation and sacroiliac joint dysfunction. It will evaluate the presence of sacroiliac joint dysfunction in both groups and explore how these conditions may influence each other through neural connections. The study is based on the hypothesis that chronic constipation may be associated with dysfunction in the sacroiliac joint due to shared neural pathways. No prior studies have specifically investigated this relationship, making this research novel.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are women who meet the diagnostic criteria for functional constipation and have not used laxatives for at least four weeks.
Not a fit: Patients with neurological or metabolic disorders, or those currently taking medications for various health conditions, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could provide insights into the management of chronic constipation by highlighting a potential underlying musculoskeletal issue.
How similar studies have performed: This approach is novel and has not been previously tested in the literature.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria (for functional constipation group): * Voluntary participation in the research * Fulfill the diagnostic criteria for functional constipation (Rome IV) * Being women * Not using laxatives for at least the last 4 weeks Inclusion Criteria (for control group): * Voluntary participation in the research * Being women * Not having functional constipation Exclusion Criteria: * Having cooperation problems * Being pregnant * Being breast-feeding * Taking medication for depression, hypertension, sleep disorders, and pain * Having parkinson, stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, hypothyroidism, Diabetes Mellitus, cerebral Palsy, thyroid problems, cancer, presence of tumor, presence of hernia, endometriosis, neuropathy, myopathy, scleroderma, inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn, gastrointestinal tuberculosis, celiac, colon diverticulum, colonoscopy), cognitive impairment * Having neurological or metabolic or malignant disorders * Having a history of open abdominal surgery * Having a history of pelvic and abdominal radiotherapy
Where this trial is running
Bolu
- Faculty of Health Sciences Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University — Bolu, Turkey (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ömer Osman Pala — Bolu Abant İzzet Baysal University
- Study coordinator: Ömer Osman Pala, Ph.D.
- Email: omerosman.pala@ibu.edu.tr
- Phone: +90 532 797 57 16
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.
Conditions: Constipation - Functional, Sacroiliac Joint Somatic Dysfunction, constipation, women, rehabilitation