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NCT01867944 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Perineal Self-Acupressure
A NA study of Constipation and Chronic Constipation, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01867944 is a NA study of Constipation and Chronic Constipation that has completed, run by University of California, Los Angeles. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 204-participant average among 54 other Constipation trials with a reported enrollment target (51% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT01867944, a NA study of Constipation and Chronic Constipation, has completed, sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 100 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The primary aim of this study is to test a non-medicinal technique for chronic constipation. The core of the technique is to have subjects repeatedly press on and massage their perineum before defecation to fragment and soften the stool before it passes the lower rectum and anus. The technique will be evaluated as a complementary treatment to standard treatment of constipation (patient educational materials about treatments such as stool softeners, laxatives fiber supplements, and increased exercise). Although this technique has been studied for other conditions (for example in pregnant women to prevent birthing-related injuries), and it is recommended anecdotally by some physicians, this would be the first time it will be studied for chronic constipation in a randomized, controlled clinical trial. $50 dollars in compensation is provided for about an hour of participant's time.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Educational Control
- BEHAVIORAL Perineal Self-Acupressure
Study Locations (1)
California
- UCLA Center for East-West Medicine - Los Angeles
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 100 participants |
| Start Date | 2013-06 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01867944
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01867944 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 204-participant average among 54 other Constipation trials with a reported enrollment target (51% lower). The listed sponsor is University of California, Los Angeles, which has 897 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Constipation appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Educational Control is the first listed.
NCT01867944 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01867944 about?
NCT01867944 is a clinical study titled "Perineal Self-Acupressure". The primary aim of this study is to test a non-medicinal technique for chronic constipation. The core of the technique is to have subjects repeatedly press on and massage their perineum before defecation to fragment and soften the stool before it passes the lower rectum and anus. The technique will ...
What is the current status of trial NCT01867944?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2013-06.
What conditions does trial NCT01867944 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Constipation, Chronic Constipation, Hemorrhoids.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01867944?
The interventions under investigation include: Educational Control (BEHAVIORAL), Perineal Self-Acupressure (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01867944?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, Los Angeles, which has 897 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01867944 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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