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.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
25 Years
Max age
60 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion 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
Inclusion Criteria (for group B):
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).
Primary outcome measure(s)
Distraction Test (SI Joint Gapping) — 6 months Position of patient: Supine. force: posterior-lateral force to both ASISs at same time results: pain in SI region
Thigh Thrust Test — 6 months Position of patient: Supine, hip and knee of affected side flexed 90°. force: Stabilize opposite ASIS, apply posterior force through femur. result: Focal SI pain.
Sacral Thrust Test — 6 months Position of patient: Prone. force: Apply an anterior shear force to sacrum (over S2). result: Reproduction of pain in SI region.
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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