Investigation of Spinal Posture and Anthropometric Characteristics of Women with Chronic Constipation

NCT06621160 | Completed

• 1 other identifier: 16/2022
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 80
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this study was to compare the spinal posture and anthropometric characteristics of women with Chronic Constipation (CC) and healthy women.

Conditions

Chronic Constipation

Keywords

Chronic Constipation; Posture; Anthropometric Measurement; Physical Activity

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

• Anthropometric Characteristics

  The individuals anthropometric characteristics were assessed with triceps, subscapula, suprailiac and calf skinfold thickness, humerus and femur epicondyle diameter, biceps and calf circumference measurements. Triceps skinfold thickness, subscapula skinfold thickness, suprailiac skinfold thickness, calf skinfold thickness were measured with skinfold caliper; humeral epicondyle diameter, femoral epicondyle diameter were measured with mechanical caliper, biceps circumference, calf circumference were measured with tape measure. Skinfold thickness measurements were performed by the same person. The measurements were taken from the dominant side of the individuals. The measurements were performed on healthy skin and the areas to be measured were marked with a marker. The individuals were asked to relax their muscles while the measurement was performed. The skin in the marked areas was pulled up by pinching between the index finger and thumb, and the skinfold caliper was placed 1 cm below t

  1 year

• Spinal Posture

  The individuals spinal postures were assessed with the Spinal Mouse. Individuals were informed about the device used and the duration of the assessment. Before the measurement, the positions in which the assessment would be made and how to do these positions were explained to the individuals. Then, a trial measurement was made once. The individuals\' demographic information was entered into the computer software. Individuals were asked to stand symmetrically with their vertebral columns exposed, to take off their shoes and step onto the mat, and to distribute their weight equally on both feet on a flat surface. Spinal processes starting from C7 to S3 were determined by the physiotherapist and marked with a felt-tip pen. For measurements, the Spinal Mouse device was moved from C7 to the S3 spinous process.

  1 year

Study Arms (2)

Control group

The control group consists of healthy women.

Other: Observation

CC Group

The CC group consists of women with chronic constipation.

Other: Observation

Interventions

Observation OTHER

After the participants\' physical and sociodemographic characteristics were recorded, they were asked to fill out the Constipation Severity Scale and 7- Day Stool Diary to determine their constipation levels. The individuals\' anthropometric characteristics were assessed with triceps, subscapula, suprailiac and calf skinfold thickness, humerus and femur epicondyle diameter, biceps and calf circumference measurements, spinal postures were assessed with the Spinal Mouse, and physical activity levels were assessed with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire-Short Form UFAA-KF and pedometer.

CC Group; Control group

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 64 Years
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

women with and without chronic constipation

You may qualify if:

• Constipation according to Rome IV criteria between the ages of 18-65
• Volunteer
• Literacy
• No constipation according to Rome IV criteria between the ages of 18-65
• Volunteer
• Literacy

You may not qualify if:

• Cancer, neurological disease, serious or uncontrolled systemic or metabolic disease
• Being pregnant
• Having a mental problem that will prevent cooperation
• Having alarm symptoms over the age of 50
• Having a diagnosis of secondary constipation
• Being BMI\>35
• Having megacolon/megarectum and inactive (lazy) bowel syndrome
• Having had colostomy surgery
• Having a history of recent abdominal surgery
• Having an open wound or local tumor in the abdominal region
• Having an abdominal hernia

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Ondokuz Mayıs University: lead

Study Sites (1)

Abant İzzet Baysal University

Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Motor Activity

Interventions

Observation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Behavior

Intervention Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Methods; Investigative Techniques

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: OTHER
• Time Perspective: OTHER
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Principal Investigator

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: September 25, 2024
• First Posted: October 1, 2024
• Study Start: March 1, 2022
• Primary Completion: September 1, 2023
• Study Completion: October 1, 2023
• Last Updated: October 1, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-09

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)