Status:

COMPLETED

Exploring the Effects of a Baduanjin Program on the Symptoms of Constipation in Patients With Schizophrenia Spectrum

Lead Sponsor:

National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University

Collaborating Sponsors:

Tri-Service General Hospital

Conditions:

Randomized Controlled Trial

Eligibility:

All Genders

20-64 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Patients with schizophrenia spectrum have been suffering from constipation due to long-term use of psychotropic medications and changes in physical activity and eating habits caused by diseases. Aim ...

Detailed Description

This study was conducted in two psychiatric center. Residents in one of psychiatric center were allowed to walk for 20 min after dinner every day, and each unit residents rare active. In this study, p...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Comply with the diagnosis of the spectrum.
  • Have the willingness to participate in the study and could read, communicate and cooperate with the completion of the consent form and questionnaire.
  • The age is 20 to 64 years old.
  • No need for any assistance in walking, and the gait is stable.
  • Appeared more than 2 times in the past month for more than 3 consecutive days without resolving or routine use of laxatives

Exclusion

  • Diagnosis is organic brain disease, alcohol and substance abuse.
  • There have been problems with gastrointestinal bleeding or lesions.
  • Have a history of extensive abdominal surgery or gastrointestinal surgery.
  • There are medical considerations and medical expenses reduction activities.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

October 8 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

July 1 2019

Estimated Enrollment :

112 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04071444

Start Date

October 8 2018

End Date

July 1 2019

Last Update

September 9 2020

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National Yang-Ming University

Taipei, Taiwan