The Effectiveness of Massage in Treating Constipation

May 13, 2011 updated by: University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Massage Based on the Tensegrity Rule and Classical Abdominal Massage in Persons With Constipation

The purpose of this study is to compare the effectiveness of massage based on the tensegrity rule and classical abdominal massage in persons with constipation.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Constipation can be defined as "an embarrassing ailment of the 21st century". It affects about 20-25% of the population, women as well as men, but occurs more frequently in women (female:male ratio of 2.2:1). Persons of different age suffer from it. Constipation is a bothersome ailment which negatively affects the general physical and mental state, lowers physical and mental fitness, significantly hinders professional work, and decreases life comfort As the factors which contribute to the occurrence of constipation are very diverse and complex, the treatment is a long-term and slow process. There are numerous conservative treatment methods for constipation, such as physical treatments, reflexotherapy, biofeedback, pharmacotherapy, and modification of lifestyle. There is also a possibility of applying classical massage in persons with constipation. However, observations of the authors suggest it is not a therapy commonly applied.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Actual)

29

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Poland
    • Wroclaw destrict
      • Wrocław, Wroclaw destrict, Poland, 51-612
        • University School of Physical Education in Wrocław

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

14 years to 66 years (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. age from 18 to 70 years old
  2. after therapy with Vermoks 2*1/ 3 regardless of body weight
  3. negative Elis test for lambliasis
  4. proper laboratory tests results: bilirubin, FA, GGTP, AspAT, AlAT
  5. ultrasound scan of the abdominal cavity
  6. positive interview based on questionnaire

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. present cancer or prior cancer treatment, if there is no clear agreement of the involved oncologist
  2. renal insufficiency > II NYHA
  3. cardiovascular problems
  4. respiratory insufficiency > II degree GOLD
  5. unstable coronary disease
  6. hypertensive crisis
  7. liver insufficiency
  8. prior liver transplant
  9. prior or active hepatitis
  10. jaundice
  11. prior surgical treatments except: appendectomy >5 years before, cholecystectomy 5 years before
  12. unequalized endocrinopathies
  13. metabolic storage diseases
  14. diabetes
  15. nephrolithiasis
  16. cholelithiasis
  17. pancreatitis
  18. chronic diseases of the intestines
  19. diseases of the muscles
  20. pregnancy
  21. parasite infections of the digestive system (infection with human roundworm, lambliasis)
  22. age above 18 years old
  23. BMI> 33
  24. improper ultrasound scan result or laboratory tests results
  25. blood presence in feces

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Experimental: tensegrity massage
In this group of patients massage sessions based on the tensegrity method were applied.
Other: massage based on the tensegrity rule
The massage consist of brushing the skin, stroking of the lower abdominal integuments. Elastic deformation of the thoracolumbar fascia. Then the abdominal integuments were elastically deformed by kneading to normalize the rest tension of the muscles of the abdominal integuments as well as, indirectly, the myofascial apparatus of the pelvic floor and in this way improve venous blood and lymph outflow from the large intestine and the sigmoid colon area. The next treatment stage - performing circular movements within the limits of the skin's mobility at 1/3 of the medial part of the thigh. By stroking movements in the direction of the armpit in accordance with the run of the thoracoepigastric and costalaxillary veins. Then the intercostal muscles were deformed.
Active Comparator: classical massage
In this group of patients classical massage sessions were applied
Other: massage - classical abdominal
The classical abdominal massage consisted of circular movements performed on the abdominal integuments by superficial and deep stroking techniques according to the colonic route (clockwise)

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Patient Questionnaire (including Rome Test)
Time Frame: baseline (immediately before the first massage session)
The aims of the Patient Questionnaire were to proof constipation presence and supply evidence of the frequency and the quality of bowel movements, and to compare them with the state from Diary
baseline (immediately before the first massage session)

Secondary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Diary of Bowel Movements
Time Frame: on 7th day and 21st day from the 1st massage session
The aims of the Diary were to supply documentary evidence of the frequency and the quality of bowel movements, and to compare them with the state from before the experiment (the Patient Questionnaire).
on 7th day and 21st day from the 1st massage session

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University School of Physical Education in Wroclaw

Investigators

  • Study Chair: Krzysztof Kassolik, PhD, University School of Physical Education in Wrocław

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2007

Primary Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2010

Study Completion (Actual)

March 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 15, 2011

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 13, 2011

First Posted (Estimate)

May 16, 2011

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

May 16, 2011

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 13, 2011

Last Verified

March 1, 2010

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • 03constip2011KASS

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