COMBINED EXERCISE AND MASSAGE PROGRAM IN CHILDREN WITH FUNCTIONAL CONSTIPATION
NCT ID: NCT07336589
Last Updated: 2026-01-13
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Basic Information
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NOT_YET_RECRUITING
NA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2026-02-28
2026-05-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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Children in the program group will take part in guided exercise sessions and receive abdominal massage, while the standard care group will receive routine follow-up and advice on bowel habits.
Researchers will measure bowel symptoms, bowel movement patterns, rectal diameter, pelvic floor muscle function, trunk muscle endurance, and quality of life before and after the program.
The results may help improve safe, non-drug treatment options for children with constipation.
Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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Control Group
Participants in the control group will receive standard care and education related to bowel habits and lifestyle recommendations.
Standard Care and Education
Children and their parents will receive education about bowel function and lifestyle guidance on diet, fluid intake, toileting habits, and physical activity.
Intervention Group
Participants in the intervention group will receive standard care plus a combined exercise training and abdominal massage program.
Stretching, Strengthening, and Stabilization Exercises
Children will complete exercises to improve flexibility, muscle strength, and trunk stability.
Abdominal Massage (I Love You Technique)
Gentle abdominal massage will be applied following the colon pathway to support bowel movement.
Standard Care and Education
Children and their parents will receive education about bowel function and lifestyle guidance on diet, fluid intake, toileting habits, and physical activity.
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
Children will practice fast and slow pelvic floor contractions to improve muscle strength and endurance.
Breathing Exercises
Children will perform simple diaphragmatic breathing exercises daily to support abdominal and pelvic muscle coordination.
Interventions
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Stretching, Strengthening, and Stabilization Exercises
Children will complete exercises to improve flexibility, muscle strength, and trunk stability.
Abdominal Massage (I Love You Technique)
Gentle abdominal massage will be applied following the colon pathway to support bowel movement.
Standard Care and Education
Children and their parents will receive education about bowel function and lifestyle guidance on diet, fluid intake, toileting habits, and physical activity.
Pelvic Floor Muscle Training
Children will practice fast and slow pelvic floor contractions to improve muscle strength and endurance.
Breathing Exercises
Children will perform simple diaphragmatic breathing exercises daily to support abdominal and pelvic muscle coordination.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
* Diagnosed with functional constipation according to Rome IV criteria
* Voluntary participation with written informed consent obtained from parents or legal guardians
Exclusion Criteria
* Presence of congenital conditions (e.g., Down syndrome, Hirschsprung disease)
* Endocrine or metabolic disorders (e.g., hypothyroidism, diabetes mellitus, diabetes insipidus)
* Neurological or psychiatric disorders (e.g., spina bifida, cerebral palsy, autism spectrum disorders)
* History of abdominal surgery within the last year
* Presence of herniation or open wounds in the abdominal massage area
5 Years
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Zeynep Idil Sevimli
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Zeynep Idil Sevimli
Physiotherapist, MSc (Sponsor-Investigator)
Principal Investigators
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Zeynep I sevimli, PT, MSc
Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
Fizyofit Pilates Stüdyosu / Ankara Bilkent City Hospital
Locations
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Ankara Bilkent City Hospital - Pediatric Surgery Clinic
Ankara, Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
Countries
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Central Contacts
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Facility Contacts
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Other Identifiers
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FC-EXMASS-2025
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id
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