THE EFFECT OF PREOPERATIVE ABDOMINAL MASSAGE ON THE POSTOPERATIVE CONSTIPATION

NCT07570004 | Completed DMC

• 1 other identifier: 24/11/2022-984
• Study Type: interventional
• Target: 60
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

The aim of this clinical study is to determine whether preoperative abdominal massage has an effect on the development of postoperative constipation. The main questions it aims to answer are:

• Does preoperative abdominal massage improve postoperative stool consistency? • Does preoperative abdominal massage prevent constipation? To see if abdominal massage is effective in preventing constipation, researchers will not apply any treatment to the second group and will compare the two groups. Participants will:
• Provide researchers with information about their preoperative and postoperative stool consistency and constipation status.
• Inform the researchers if the group that received the massage experiences any adverse effects from the massage.

Conditions

Constipation; Stool

Keywords

Preoperative; Nursing intervention; Surgery; Abdominal massage; Postoperative; Constipation

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• BSS score

  According to the Bristol Stool Scale, a score of 1-2 indicates "hard stools," 3-4-5 indicates "normal stools," and 6-7 indicates "soft-watery stools (diarrhea)."

  BSS score preoperative period and postoperative 24. hour

Secondary Outcomes (1)

• Stool type distribution/constipation

  preoperative period and postoperative 24. hour

Study Arms (2)

Abdominal Massage İnterventional Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Massage Group

Other: Abdominal Massage

Abdominal Massage Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Control Group

Interventions

Abdominal Massage OTHER

The procedure will be followed using a protocol prepared by researchers based on a literature review. Massage sessions are scheduled for 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, 30 minutes after a meal. The massage duration is 15 minutes. The frequency of massage is twice a day. Necessary tools and equipment include liquid petroleum jelly and a towel. The massage techniques include effleurage (superficial and deep), petrissage, and vibration.

Abdominal Massage İnterventional Group

Eligibility Criteria

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

You may qualify if:

• Being hospitalized in the General Surgery Department
• Experiencing constipation
• Being 18 years of age or older
• Having the cognitive ability to answer questions
• Voluntary participation in the study

You may not qualify if:

• Being under 18 years of age
• Not experiencing constipation
• Having a condition that contraindicates abdominal massage (active intra-abdominal pathology, open wound, thrombocytopenia, etc.)
• Insufficient cognitive ability

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Burcu Ozkan: lead

Study Sites (1)

Health Sciences University Sultan Abdülhamid Han Training and Research Hospital

Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (3)

• Celik S, Atar NY, Ozturk N, Mendes G, Kuytak F, Bakar E, Dalgiran D, Ergin S. Constipation risk in patients undergoing abdominal surgery. Iran Red Crescent Med J. 2015;17(6):e23632. doi: 10.5812/ircmj.23632

  BACKGROUND

• 1. Olgun S, Eser I. The effect of abdominal massage on chronic constipation and constipation quality of life in elderly: a randomized controlled trial. Int J Med Res Health Sci. 2021;10(6):20-30.

  BACKGROUND

• McClurg D, Lowe-Strong A. Does abdominal massage relieve constipation? Nurs Times. 2011 Mar 29-Apr 4;107(12):20-2.

  PMID: 21520798 BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Constipation

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Signs and Symptoms, Digestive; Signs and Symptoms; Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Phase: not applicable
• Allocation: RANDOMIZED
• Masking: QUADRUPLE
• Who Masked: PARTICIPANT, CARE PROVIDER, INVESTIGATOR, OUTCOMES ASSESSOR
• Purpose: HEALTH SERVICES RESEARCH
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Assistant Professor

Model Details: The procedure will be followed using a protocol prepared by researchers based on a literature review. Massage sessions are scheduled for 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, 30 minutes after a meal. The massage duration is 15 minutes. The frequency of massage is twice a day. Necessary tools and equipment include liquid petroleum jelly and a towel. The massage techniques include effleurage (superficial and deep), petrissage, and vibration.

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: April 24, 2026
• First Posted: May 6, 2026
• Study Start: January 1, 2026
• Primary Completion: April 23, 2026
• Study Completion: April 23, 2026
• Last Updated: May 6, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-04

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will share
• Shared Documents: STUDY PROTOCOL, SAP, ICF, CSR

Locations

TU (1)