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Study aim
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Effect of visceral manipulation on children with chronic functional constipation
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Design
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Clinical trial with control group, with parallel groups, one blind, randomized
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Settings and conduct
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This study is a clinical trial conducted in physiotherapy clinics of the Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in Ahvaz on children with functional constipation. Children aged 5 to 18, who according to the gastroenterologist, have chronic functional constipation, are assessed in terms of inclusion and exclusion criteria, which, if they are eligible, are included in the study, then the subjects were randomly assigned to control and intervention groups then the evaluator who is not aware of the type of patient group will measure the variables specified. In both control and intervention groups, standard medical treatments are given, but only in the intervention group patients are given 2 times per week for 4 weeks of treatment with visceral manipulation techniques. At the end of the week, the variables in the two groups are reassessed by the evaluator.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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The conditions of entry include functional constipation, age 5-18 and duration of affection at least 3 months, and non-entry conditions including metabolic and endocrine disorders, Hirschsprung's disease, Down syndrome, neurological and neurological disorders, and congenital anorectal malformations.
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Intervention groups
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The groups included control and intervention groups. In both groups, standard medical treatments, including medication, nutritional and behavioral counseling are applied, but in the intervention group, the visceral manipulation techniques is also used.
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Main outcome variables
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Abdominal Pain; Defecation Pain; Fecal Consistency; Stool Frequency; Dose of Laxative