The Effect of Aroma Massage on Constipation
Launched by MERSIN UNIVERSITY · Apr 19, 2022
Trial Information
Current as of June 30, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
Old age is a physiological period of life in which various changes take place, meaning that the elderly must be given special consideration as a group with regard to health care. Advancing age arising changes in health status and systems adversely affect the quality of life of the elderly and the elderly face many complex health problems. Constipation is one of the common problems in the elderly. Insufficient liquid intake, insufficient or unsuitable diet, decreased mobility, the side effects of medication, underlying diseases, and rectal sensory-motor dysfunction are among the causes of co...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • 65 years and older
- • Communication and cooperation can be established
- • Conscious,, agreeing to participate in the research,
- • Decreasing bowel movements, not able to deactivate for 3 days or more
- • Living more than two of the complaints related to defecation, who have not undergone intestinal surgery before
- • Lesion or infection that disrupts skin integrity in the abdominal region, elderly without any problems such as heart disease and dementia
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • had language problems
- • were below 65 years of age and
- • refused to participate in the study.
About Mersin University
Mersin University is a distinguished academic institution located in Mersin, Turkey, committed to advancing healthcare through innovative research and clinical trials. With a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, the university leverages its extensive resources, expert faculty, and state-of-the-art facilities to facilitate groundbreaking studies. Mersin University aims to contribute to the global medical community by fostering the development of new therapies and improving patient outcomes through rigorous scientific inquiry and ethical standards in clinical research.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Mersin, , Turkey
Patients applied
Trial Officials
Mağfiret Kaşıkçı, Prof.
Study Director
Ataturk University
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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