Combined Effects of Whole Body Vibration and Abdominal Binders on Outcome Measures of Constipation in Postnatal Women

NCT ID: NCT06877871

Last Updated: 2025-03-14

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: COMPLETED
• Clinical Phase: NA
• Total Enrollment: 54 participants
• Study Classification: INTERVENTIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2023-12-19
• Study Completion Date: 2025-02-02

Brief Summary

Constipation is a prevalent issue among postnatal women, often resulting in significant discomfort and reduced quality of life. Traditional treatments like dietary adjustments and laxatives frequently provide only temporary relief and may lead to dependency. Whole-body vibration therapy and abdominal binders have emerged as promising non-invasive interventions for improving bowel function and relieving constipation.

Detailed Description

Constipation is a complex condition arising due to many interrelated causes. Dietary inadequacies, most notably for fiber or fluid, often constitute a centerpiece of constipation. But other lifestyle factors including lack of movement and irregular bowel movements are also to blame. Known conditions affecting the gut motility, from medical perspective, include irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), diabetes, hypothyroidism, and neurological disorders including Parkinson's disease. Often listed as a side effect in medications such as opiates, antacids and antidepressants for example. Additionally, gut brain axis demonstrates that psychological aspects play a substantial part in the well being of the gut, since stress and anxiety frequently make matters worse. It is important to understand the causes of constipation to develop treatments.It is usually described as occurring less than three times per week, difficult to pass stools or passage of stools that does not feel satisfactory. Whereas, acute constipation can be often attributed to alteration in diet and water intake or stress, the chronic constipation is a long-standing pathological entity which can negatively affect the quality of life. Whole body vibration therapy (WBV) is a therapeutic modality that utilizes mechanical vibrations to excite muscle, nerve and tissue structures in the body. WBV is typically administered on a vibrating platform where the device is either controlled to deliver vibrations at specified frequencies and amplitudes as the individual performs a standing, sitting, or lying position. The vibrations produce rapid, involuntary muscle contractions- and result in a similar exercising effect without the impact to your body. Abdominal binders are conventionally used for physical support but recent evidence supports their use in improving bowel function as increased abdominal muscle recruitment and intra-abdominal pressure, both integral to a healthy peristaltic push.

Conditions

Constipation in Postnatal Women; Constipation

Study Design

• Allocation Method: RANDOMIZED
• Intervention Model: PARALLEL
• Primary Study Purpose: TREATMENT
• Blinding Strategy: SINGLE

Study Groups

Experimental group: Whole body vibration

WBV was developed initially for fitness and physical rehabilitation and has been moving into other areas of healthcare such as pain management and neurological recovery and improving circulation. whole body vibration (WBV) therapy for the body eases the physical functions of muscular and circulatory. Additionally, mechanical aids (e.g. abdominal binders) have been explored as support for abdominal region and proper posture, which in turn secondarily aid gastrointestinal function

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

WBV utilizes mechanical vibrations to excite muscle, nerves. Abdominal binders are to help patients who have suffered abdominal trauma to stabilize core muscles, reduce pain, and improve mobility

Intervention Type: OTHER

(WBV) is a therapeutic modality that utilizes mechanical vibrations to excite muscle, nerve and tissue structures in the body. WBV was developed initially for fitness and physical rehabilitation and has been moving into other areas of healthcare such as pain management and neurological recovery and improving circulation.However, this activation can help to elevate intestinal motility, reduce bloating and help overall digestion.

Experimental group: Abdominal binders

Abdominal binders are designed primarily to help patients who have suffered abdominal trauma to stabilize core muscles, reduce pain, and improve mobility. Improved posture, better breathing and a reduction of strain on the lower back are also aided by creating gentle pressure on the abdomen. Abdominal binders are conventionally used for physical support but recent evidence supports their use in improving bowel function as increased abdominal muscle recruitment and intra-abdominal pressure, both integral to a healthy peristaltic push.

Group Type: EXPERIMENTAL

WBV utilizes mechanical vibrations to excite muscle, nerves. Abdominal binders are to help patients who have suffered abdominal trauma to stabilize core muscles, reduce pain, and improve mobility

Intervention Type: OTHER

(WBV) is a therapeutic modality that utilizes mechanical vibrations to excite muscle, nerve and tissue structures in the body. WBV was developed initially for fitness and physical rehabilitation and has been moving into other areas of healthcare such as pain management and neurological recovery and improving circulation.However, this activation can help to elevate intestinal motility, reduce bloating and help overall digestion.

Interventions

WBV utilizes mechanical vibrations to excite muscle, nerves. Abdominal binders are to help patients who have suffered abdominal trauma to stabilize core muscles, reduce pain, and improve mobility

(WBV) is a therapeutic modality that utilizes mechanical vibrations to excite muscle, nerve and tissue structures in the body. WBV was developed initially for fitness and physical rehabilitation and has been moving into other areas of healthcare such as pain management and neurological recovery and improving circulation.However, this activation can help to elevate intestinal motility, reduce bloating and help overall digestion.

Intervention Type: OTHER

Other Intervention Names

Abdominal binders; Whole body vibrations

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• Females age 22-35 years
• Females underwent C-section were included in the study
• Participants who had severe constipation
• Primary gravida
• Women who had 6 months of Postpartum period
• Single fetus pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria

• Females who had normal delivery were excluded
• History of episiotomy
• Participants taking laxative were excluded
• History of post cesarean abdominal suture infections

• Minimum Eligible Age: 22 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 35 Years
• Eligible Sex: FEMALE
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No

Sponsors

Riphah International University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Responsibility Role: SPONSOR

Principal Investigators

Adeela Arif, MS

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Riphah International University

Locations

Riphah International University

Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan

Countries

Pakistan

Other Identifiers

Iqra Ishtiaq

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id