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- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT06353841
Effect of Therapeutic Touch on Functional Constipation in Infants and Young Children
The Effect of Therapeutic Touch on Functional Constipation in Infants and Young Children: A Randomized Controlled Study
Study Overview
Status
Intervention / Treatment
Detailed Description
Functional constipation (FK) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder that affects children's quality of life. The reported prevalence of functional constipation in infants and young children varies according to diagnostic criteria between studies. Laxatives and probiotics are commonly used to treat functional constipation. Therefore, treating constipation is very costly and there is not enough reliable data on this subject. When the literature is examined, the use of non-pharmacological methods to reduce, prevent and eliminate constipation has been increasing recently. When the studies were examined, studies using different methods were found. The main methods used in the care of children with constipation are; massage, aromatherapy, probiotics, laxatives, reflexology and acupuncture. The effect of therapeutic touch is thought to have positive results, especially in newborns, infants and children.Based on the studies conducted in line with the literature, this research has a randomized controlled experimental design to determine the effect of therapeutic touch applied to infants and children diagnosed with functional constipation according to Rome IV criteria on constipation.
This study is a prospective, randomized and controlled trial. The study population consisted of infants and children aged 6 to 24 months. Sample of the study consisted of a total of 60 children who met the sample selection criteria and were selected via randomization method. Children were randomized into two groups: intervention gorup (n=30) and control group (n=30). Data were collected using the Interview and Observation Form, Primary Results Follow-up Form, and Bristol stool form scale.
Study Type
Enrollment (Estimated)
Phase
- Not Applicable
Contacts and Locations
Study Contact
- Name: Selda Ateş Beşirik, PhD.
- Phone Number: +905076228189
- Email: seldaates07@gmail.com
Study Contact Backup
- Name: Emine Geçkil, Professor
- Phone Number: +905076228189
- Email: seldaates07@gmail.com
Study Locations
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Bucak
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Burdur, Bucak, Turkey, 15030
- Recruiting
- Burdur Bucak State Hospital
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Contact:
- Selda Ateş Beşirik, PhD.
- Phone Number: +905076228189
- Email: seldaates07@gmail.com
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Principal Investigator:
- Selda Ateş Beşirik, PhD.
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Sub-Investigator:
- Emine Geçkil, Prof.
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Participation Criteria
Eligibility Criteria
Ages Eligible for Study
- Child
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- The infant is between 6-24 months,
- The infant was born at term,
- Birth weight between 2500-4500 g,
- Must have been diagnosed with functional constipation by the physician according to ROMA IV criteria,
- Mothers' ability to read, write and speak Turkish,
- Parent's willingness to participate in the research.
Exclusion Criteria:
- The infant has a congenital anomaly,
- The infant has any chronic disease,
- Having a secondary disease that causes constipation such as cow's milk allergy, celiac disease, hypercalcemia and hypothyroidism, neurological diseases,Children with any organic or metabolic diseases
- The parent has a verbal and written communication barrier.
Study Plan
How is the study designed?
Design Details
- Primary Purpose: Supportive Care
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Experimental: Intervention Group
Therapeutic Touch will be applied to infants for three consecutive days, once a day, ten minutes at any time during the day.
There will be a four-day break.
The Therapeutic Touch will be done a total of three times in one week.
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Therapeutic Touch will be applied to infants for 3 consecutive days, once a day, 10 minutes at any time during the day.
There will be a four-day break.
The Therapeutic Touch will be done a total of 3 times a week in four weeks.
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No Intervention: Control group
The therapeutic touch will not be applied to the control group infants.
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Primary Results Follow-up Form
Time Frame: In four weeks
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Weekly Bowel sounds (movements) (min)
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In four weeks
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Primary Results Follow-up Form
Time Frame: In four weeks
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Number of stools and Stool density
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In four weeks
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Primary Results Follow-up Form
Time Frame: In four weeks
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Height (cm)
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In four weeks
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Primary Results Follow-up Form
Time Frame: In four weeks
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Weight (g)
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In four weeks
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Primary Results Follow-up Form
Time Frame: In four weeks
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BMI
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In four weeks
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Primary Results Follow-up Form
Time Frame: In four weeks
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Abdominal circumference (cm)
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In four weeks
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Measure Description |
Time Frame |
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Bristol Stool Scale
Time Frame: In four weeks
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In this scoring system, stool hardness is evaluated from the hardest to the softest, according to the adhesion and cracking characteristics of the stool. In this scoring system, stool hardness is from the hardest to the softest, according to the adhesion and cracking characteristics of the stool; is divided into seven classes: hard scattered tubers like hazelnuts:Type 1, sausage-shaped but lumpy:Type 2, like a sausage but with cracks on the surface:Type 3, smooth and soft like a sausage or snake:Type 4, soft grains with obvious cuts on the edges:Type 5, mushy stool with irregular edges and fluid pieces:Type 6, watery, with no solid pieces, and completely liquid:Type 7. Type 1 and Type 2 are difficult defecation patterns and suggest the presence of constipation, Type 3, Type 4 and Type 5 indicate normal defecation, and Type 6 and Type 7 suggest diarrhea. |
In four weeks
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Collaborators and Investigators
Investigators
- Study Director: Emine Geçkil, Professor, Necmettin Erbakan University
- Principal Investigator: Selda Ateş Beşirik, PhD., Burdur Mehmet Akif Ersoy University
Study record dates
Study Major Dates
Study Start (Actual)
Primary Completion (Estimated)
Study Completion (Estimated)
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
First Posted (Actual)
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Actual)
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
Last Verified
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- 2023/435
Drug and device information, study documents
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product
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