Investigating the Correlation Between Functional Constipation and Sacroiliac Joint Disorders

NCT ID: NCT07344571

Last Updated: 2026-01-15

Basic Information

• Recruitment Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING
• Total Enrollment: 200 participants
• Study Classification: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Start Date: 2023-04-15
• Study Completion Date: 2026-09-10

Brief Summary

Constipation is a common gastrointestinal issue affecting individuals worldwide. Interferential therapy, a form of electrotherapy, has been suggested to have potential benefits in improving gastrointestinal motility and relieving constipation symptoms. Introducing of a new method like electronic cupping therapy with interferential therapy may optimize the therapeutic outcomes by potentially increasing bowel movements and improving overall gastrointestinal function.

Detailed Description

Objective: The purpose of this study was to Investigate the correlation between functional constipation and sacroiliac joint disorders Methods: This study involved 200 patients with chronic constipation, consisting of 120 females and 80 males, ranging in age from 25 to 60 years. All participants were allocated into two groups: Group (A) patients with constipation, Group (B) patients without constipation

Conditions

Constipation

Study Design

• Observational Model Type: CASE_CONTROL
• Study Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

group A: Patients with constipation

Both the rectum and the sacroiliac joint share innervation from sacral spinal segments S2-S4. Neural signals from the rectum can influence SI joint sensory nerves via viscerosomatic and somatovisceral reflex arcs. This means chronic constipation may both result from and contribute to SI joint dysfunction.

No interventions assigned to this group

group B: Patients without constipation

Accumulated stool in the rectum and sigmoid colon can physically press on pelvic structures, stretching ligaments and tensioning muscles around the SI joint. This may trigger or mimic SI joint dysfunction.

No interventions assigned to this group

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

• history of Chronic Constipation (CC), as defined by either experiencing two or fewer Complete Spontaneous Bowel Movements (CSBMs) per week for a minimum of 6 consecutive months before the screening visit
• Reporting a sensation of incomplete evacuation or straining during at least a quarter of their bowel movements (according to the generally accepted definition of constipation).
• Patients must have had CC persisting for more than 6 months, failed to respond to or be intolerant of medical treatment for at least 3 months

Not having functional constipation

Exclusion Criteria

• - pregnant or lactating women
• Chronic Constipation (CC) resulting from anorectal malformations such as colorectal or anal organic lesions, pelvic floor disorders requiring surgical intervention as determined by the investigator (such as rectal prolapse, rectocele, or enterocele)
• presence of implanted electronic devices like cardiac pacemakers, defibrillators, cardiac pumps, or spinal stimulators
• CC attributable to medications or neurologic, endocrine, or metabolic conditions
• prior history of partial colectomy; conditions like megacolon, megarectum, or colonic inertia
• skin abnormalities that hinder the placement of electrodes
• women lacking adequate contraception (hormonal or intrauterine device).

• Minimum Eligible Age: 25 Years
• Maximum Eligible Age: 60 Years
• Eligible Sex: ALL
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers: Yes

Sponsors

Middle East University

OTHER

Sponsor Role: lead

Responsible Party

Emad Eldin Mohamed

associate professor

Responsibility Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

Locations

Bassam Ahmed Nabil

October City, Giza Governorate, Egypt

Countries

Egypt

Other Identifiers

2517

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id