Parents' views on physical activity for children aged 6-12 with functional constipation

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

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.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

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 it's running

• Närhälsan, Sörhaga Rehab
  Alingsås, Sweden Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Peter Nordqvist, Physiotherapist
• Email: bollen82@hotmail.com
• Phone: +46 (0)70-5682443

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.