The Effect of Acupressure in Improving Constipation Among Inpatients in Neurology Departments
NCT ID: NCT05612646
Last Updated: 2023-05-09
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
128 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2020-09-11
2022-10-24
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Objective: To explore the effect of Acupressure in alleviating constipation among inpatients in neurology departments.Method: A randomized controlled two-group pre-test and post-test experiment design were adopted in this study; neurology department inpatients were randomly assigned to either the experimental group, which comprised 64 subjects receiving Acupressure on three acupoints (Tianshu, ST25: Stomach Meridian 25; Zhongwan CV12: Conception Vessel 12; Qihai CV6: Meridian Vessel 6) or the control group which comprised 64 subjects receiving routine nursing and fake Acupressure. The research tools included the Bristol Stool Form and Constipation Assessment Scale.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
QUADRUPLE
Study Groups
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routine nursing and fake acupressure
control groups: receiving routine nursing and fake acupressure to improve constipation for 7 days during hospitalization.
routine nursing and fake acupressure
control groups: receiving routine nursing and fake acupressure to improve constipation for 7 days during hospitalization.
acupressure
The patients assigned to the experimental group received acupoint massage designed to improve constipation for 7 days during hospitalization. The selection of acupoints in this study includes "Tianshu (double)" (Tianshu, ST25: Stomach Meridian 25, the 25th point of the stomach meridian), "Zhongwan (single)" (Zhongwan CV12: Conception Vessel 12, the 12th point of the Ren meridian) ), "Qihai Point (Single)" (Qihai CV6: Meridian Vessel 6 Renmai 6th point) 3 points.
Acupressure
The patients assigned to the experimental group received acupoint massage designed to improve constipation for 7 days during hospitalization. The selection of acupoints in this study includes "Tianshu (double)" (Tianshu, ST25: Stomach Meridian 25, the 25th point of the stomach meridian), "Zhongwan (single)" (Zhongwan CV12: Conception Vessel 12, the 12th point of the Ren meridian) ), "Qihai Point (Single)" (Qihai CV6: Meridian Vessel 6 Renmai 6th point) 3 points.
Interventions
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Acupressure
The patients assigned to the experimental group received acupoint massage designed to improve constipation for 7 days during hospitalization. The selection of acupoints in this study includes "Tianshu (double)" (Tianshu, ST25: Stomach Meridian 25, the 25th point of the stomach meridian), "Zhongwan (single)" (Zhongwan CV12: Conception Vessel 12, the 12th point of the Ren meridian) ), "Qihai Point (Single)" (Qihai CV6: Meridian Vessel 6 Renmai 6th point) 3 points.
routine nursing and fake acupressure
control groups: receiving routine nursing and fake acupressure to improve constipation for 7 days during hospitalization.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
2. Established diagnosis of stroke (ischemic, hemorrhagic acute phase)
3. NIHSS 1-20 points
4. Undiagnosed within three months before admission With intestinal disease and no rectal resection
5. meeting the diagnostic criteria for functional constipation (Rome IV).
Exclusion Criteria
2. Abdominal cancer including liver, large intestine, lymph, and pelvic cavity, etc.,
3. Massive ascites
4. There are implants in the abdominal cavity, such as V-P Shunt, L-P Shunt, CAPD, etc.
20 Years
80 Years
ALL
Yes
Sponsors
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Taichung Veterans General Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Hsiao-Chi Nieh, MSC
Role: STUDY_CHAIR
Head Nurse
Locations
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1650 Taiwan Boulevard Sect. 4
Taichung, , Taiwan
Countries
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References
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Abbasi P, Mojalli M, Kianmehr M, Zamani S. Effect of acupressure on constipation in patients undergoing hemodialysis: A randomized double-blind controlled clinical trial. Avicenna J Phytomed. 2019 Jan-Feb;9(1):84-91.
Bharucha AE, Lacy BE. Mechanisms, Evaluation, and Management of Chronic Constipation. Gastroenterology. 2020 Apr;158(5):1232-1249.e3. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2019.12.034. Epub 2020 Jan 13.
Birimoglu Okuyan C, Bilgili N. Effect of abdominal massage on constipation and quality of life in older adults: A randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Med. 2019 Dec;47:102219. doi: 10.1016/j.ctim.2019.102219. Epub 2019 Oct 16.
Chen MC, Yang LY, Chen KM, Hsu HF. Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Using Acupressure to Promote the Health of Older Adults. J Appl Gerontol. 2020 Oct;39(10):1144-1152. doi: 10.1177/0733464819870027. Epub 2019 Aug 19.
Chumpitazi BP, Self MM, Czyzewski DI, Cejka S, Swank PR, Shulman RJ. Bristol Stool Form Scale reliability and agreement decreases when determining Rome III stool form designations. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2016 Mar;28(3):443-8. doi: 10.1111/nmo.12738. Epub 2015 Dec 21.
Nieh HC, Wu PO, Ou SF, Li HP, Chen JP. Effect of acupressure on alleviating constipation among inpatients with stroke during the acute phase: A randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Clin Pract. 2023 Nov;53:101801. doi: 10.1016/j.ctcp.2023.101801. Epub 2023 Sep 22.
Other Identifiers
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CF20208B
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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