The Effect of Abdominal Massage on Pain and Distention After Colonoscopy

NCT05823350 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: TUTF-BAEK 2019/293
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Aim: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of abdominal massage on pain and distention in patients who underwent colonoscopy. Methods: This randomized controlled study was conducted between October 2019 and December 2021 with the participation of 60 patients who underwent colonoscopy in the endoscopy unit of a university hospital. Thirty patients performing abdominal massage after colonoscopy were included in the experimental group.

Conditions

Colonoscopy; Pain, Abdominal; Massage; Distension; Bowel; Patients Care; Nursing

Keywords

Abdominal massage; Colonoscopy; Abdominal pain; Patients care; Abdominal distension

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Pain after colonoscopy

  Assesment of abdominal pain after colonoscopy by using numerical pain scale (0-10)

  Change from abdominal pain after the colonoscopy at 20 minutes after.

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Distension after colonoscopy

  Change from abdominal distension after the colonoscopy at 20 minutes after.

Study Arms (2)

Experimental group

EXPERIMENTAL

The relatives of the patients were shown the video before the colonoscopy. The video consisted of visual and verbal content about colonoscopy, and the benefits and application steps of abdominal massage in pain management after the procedure. After the procedure, the relatives of the patients in the experimental group were asked to apply abdominal massage to their patients. During the massage application, when necessary, guidance was given to the patient's relatives about the application of the massage. In this supine position, patient's abdomen was massaged with circular movements and different techniques in the direction of the colon.

Other: Abdominal massage

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

After the procedure, the patients who were taken to their beds were asked to evaluate their pain and distension levels after the colonoscopy. The vital signs of the patients who received standard care were monitored after the procedure and were followed up for possible complications.

Interventions

Abdominal massage OTHER

Abdominal massage after colonoscopy

Experimental group

Eligibility Criteria

• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: No
• Age Groups: Child (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

• Undergoing an elective total colonoscopy
• Having an attendant before and after the procedure
• ASA score ≤ 2
• Accepting the application of abdominal massage

You may not qualify if:

• Not knowing Turkish himself/herself or his/her attendant
• Having a problem that prevents the application of abdominal massage (past abdominal surgery, irritable bowel disease, bowel cancer diagnosis, gastrointestinal or urinary ostomy, etc.)
• Not wanting to have an abdominal massage
• Failure of the attendant to learn abdominal massage
• Inability to perform colonoscopy completely due to insufficient bowel preparation

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Trakya University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Trakya University

Edirne, 22030, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Abdominal Pain; Dilatation, Pathologic

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Pain; Neurologic Manifestations; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms; Signs and Symptoms, Digestive; Pathological Conditions, Anatomical

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: NONE
• Purpose: SUPPORTIVE CARE
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: Experimental - Randomised Controlled

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: March 27, 2023
• First Posted: April 21, 2023
• Study Start: September 15, 2019
• Primary Completion: December 15, 2021
• Study Completion: September 15, 2022
• Last Updated: April 21, 2023

Record last verified: 2023-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)