Parents' views on physical activity for children aged 6-12 with functional constipation
Parents' Experiences of Physical Activity in Their Children With Functional Constipation - A Qualitative Interview Study
Researchers will ask parents of children aged 6-12 with functional constipation about their child's physical activity to see if supporting exercise could help symptoms and care.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 15 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Vastra Gotaland Region Government |
| Locations | 1 site (Alingsås) |
| Trial ID | NCT07300423 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational qualitative project collects parents' perspectives on their children's physical activity after diagnosis and initial medical and dietary treatment for functional constipation. Parents registered at pediatric and adolescent medicine clinics in Alingsås or Lerum who meet inclusion criteria will be invited to complete interviews or questionnaires in Swedish at Närhälsan, Sörhaga Rehab. The project excludes parents who do not speak Swedish, have impaired cognitive ability, whose child has other conditions restricting activity, or families previously treated by the study supervisor. Findings will be used to identify barriers, preferences, and potential roles for physiotherapy or activity-based support in routine care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal participants are Swedish-speaking parents of children aged 6-12 with functional constipation who are registered and undergoing treatment at the pediatric/adolescent medicine clinics in Alingsås or Lerum.
Not a fit: Parents who do not speak Swedish, whose child has another illness or injury limiting physical activity, or families already treated by the supervisor are unlikely to gain direct benefit from this descriptive project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the findings could inform the design of activity-based support or physiotherapy services that help reduce constipation symptoms and family burden.
How similar studies have performed: Physical activity has shown benefits in related gastrointestinal conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, but collecting parents' views specifically in pediatric functional constipation is relatively novel and not well studied.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Parents of children aged 6-12 years who have functional constipation. * Are registered at a pediatric and adolescent medicine clinic in Alingsås or Lerum due to functional constipation and are undergoing treatment for functional constipation. Exclusion Criteria: * Does not speak or write Swedish. * The parent should not have impaired cognitive ability. * The child should not have another illness/injury that could affect the ability to be physically active. * The family should not have had the supervisor as a therapist.
Where this trial is running
Alingsås
- Närhälsan, Sörhaga Rehab — Alingsås, Sweden (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Peter Nordqvist, Physiotherapist
- Email: bollen82@hotmail.com
- Phone: +46 (0)70-5682443
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.