Status:

COMPLETED

Aromatherapy Massage Applied on Constipation

Lead Sponsor:

Ayşe Aydınlı

Conditions:

Constipation

Eligibility:

All Genders

65-89 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Aim: This study was conducted as a randomized controlled experimental study to examine the effect of abdominal massage with ginger and lavender oil on constipation in elderly individuals. Design: The...

Detailed Description

Aim: This study was conducted as a randomized controlled experimental study to examine the effect of abdominal massage with ginger and lavender oil on constipation in elderly individuals. Design: The...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Elderly individuals with constipation determined by the institution doctor,
  • Individuals diagnosed with constipation according to the Roma-criteria,
  • Individuals, who achieved a score of 24 and higher on the standardized mini mental test (SMMT),
  • Individuals, who do not have lesions disrupting skin integrity in the abdominal region,
  • And elderly individuals, who agreed to participate in the study were included.

Exclusion

  • Individuals diagnosed with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS),
  • Individuals who have undergone bowel surgery before,
  • Individuals diagnosed with colon cancer,
  • Individuals with percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy,
  • Individuals with umbilical hernia
  • And individuals allergic to lavender and ginger oil.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 14 2018

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

May 21 2020

Estimated Enrollment :

40 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT04513093

Start Date

January 14 2018

End Date

May 21 2020

Last Update

August 14 2020

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Suleyman Demirel University

Isparta, Turkey (Türkiye), 32100