Hip Fracture SurgeriesNCT07437014
The Effect of Abdomınal Massage and Warm Water Consumptıon on Postoperatıve Constıpatıon Development and Qualıty of Recovery in Patıents Undergoıng Hıp Fractures Surgery
A study testing ABDOMINAL MASSAGE AND WARM WATER CONSUMPTION and abdominal massage in people with Hip Fracture Surgeries, run by Hacettepe University.
Trial summary
There is a need for studies investigating the effects of abdominal massage and warm water consumption on the development of postoperative constipation and quality of recovery in patients who have undergone hip fracture surgery. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and older
- Conditions the study is for
- Hip Fracture Surgeries
- What is being tested?
- ABDOMINAL MASSAGE AND WARM WATER CONSUMPTION and abdominal massage
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 81 participants
- Where
- No sites listed yet
- Study dates
- 20 Feb 2026to 1 Mar 2028
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 years and older
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Being 18 years of age or older
- Agreeing to participate in the study
- Undergoing open surgical treatment due to a hip fracture classified as 31A, 31B, or 31C according to the AO/OTA classification
- Initiation of postoperative oral feeding
Who cannot join
- Communication problems (speech and hearing impairments)
- Neurological and psychiatric problems such as Alzheimer's or dementia
- Problems preventing abdominal massage (surgery, wound site)
- Regular laxative use before surgery
- Previous colon surgery - physiological and structural abnormalities in the anal region that may hinder bowel movements
- Use of medications that reduce bowel motility before surgery (antipsychotics, antidepressants, etc.)
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- Diagnosis of chronic constipation made by a physician before surgery
- Difficulty transitioning to oral feeding and inability to eat orally
- Multiple traumas affecting mobilization in addition to a hip fracture
- Surgery for hip fracture performed using a minimally invasive method
Trial locations and contacts
No sites are listed yet. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Abdomınal Massage and Warm Water Consumptıon on Postoperatıve Constıpatıon Development and Qualıty of Recovery in Patıents Undergoıng Hıp Fractures Surgery: A Randomızed Comparatıve Study
There is a need for studies investigating the effects of abdominal massage and warm water consumption on the development of postoperative constipation and quality of recovery in patients who have undergone hip fracture surgery. The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of abdominal massage and warm water consumption on the development of postoperative constipation quality of recovery in patients who have undergone hip fracture surgery. The study will be conducted as a prospective, parallel, three-group (1:1:1) randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of abdominal massage alone versus standard care in preventing the development of postoperative constipation in patients who underwent surgery for hip fracture. The following instruments will be used to collect study data: "Patient Demographic Information Form", "Constipation Risk Assessment Scale" for determining the constipation risk group and for randomization, "Bristol Stool Scale" for determining the type of constipation, "Constipation Assessment Scale" for determining the severity of constipation, and "Quality of Recovery-40 Questionnaire". For data analysis, parametric (Independent Samples T-Test, ANOVA) or non-parametric tests (Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis H) will be used for pairwise and multiple group comparisons, depending on the distribution of the data. The Chi-Square test will be used for categorical data, and logistic regression analysis will be performed to determine the effect of continuous variables obtained from constipation development status and patient follow-up on the development or absence of constipation.
- Conditions
- Hip Fracture Surgeries
- Being tested
- ABDOMINAL MASSAGE AND WARM WATER CONSUMPTION, abdominal massage, Control (Standard treatment)
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
ABDOMINAL MASSAGE AND WARM WATER CONSUMPTIONBehavioural
The effect of abdominal massage and warm water consumptione on postoperative constipation.
abdominal massageOther
abdominal massage on postoperative constipation.
Control (Standard treatment)Other
standart protocol on the development of postoperative constipation
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal massage and warm water consumption group | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Behavioral: ABDOMINAL MASSAGE AND WARM WATER CONSUMPTION |
| abdominal massage group | Active comparator | Not described Receives: Other: abdominal massage |
| Control group | Placebo comparator | Not described Receives: Other: Control (Standard treatment) |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
constipation risk assessment
The following instruments will be used to collect study data: "Constipation Risk Assessment Scale" for determining the constipation risk group and for randomization.
The overall score is categorized into three constipation risk groups: 1 through 10 refers to "low risk"; a score between 11 and 15 refers to "moderate risk"; and 16 and over indicates "high risk". Higher scores indicating more severe constipation risk factors.
Measured: baseline (day 0)
Occurrence of postoperative constipation
Postoperative constipation development will assessed based on the absence of bowel movement for ≥3 consecutive postoperative days. Higher frequency indicates greater occurrence of postoperative constipation.
Participants meeting criteria (Yes/No)
Measured: Postoperative Days 1-15
Postoperative Constipation Severity
Postoperative constipation severity will assessed using the Constipation Severity Scale, which ranges from 0 to 16, with higher scores indicating more severe constipation.
Measured: postoperative daily from Day 1 to Day 15"
classify faeces
Postoperative stool type will be assessed using the Bristol Stool Scale, which ranges from 1 to 7.
Type 1-2 indicate constipation, type 3-4 are ideal stools as they are easier to pass, and type 5-7 may indicate diarrhoea and urgency. A low score indicates constipation.
The assessment will performed at each defecation during the postoperative period
Measured: Postoperative Days 1-15
Secondary outcomes (1)
quality of recovery
Quality of life was assessed using the Quality of Recovery-40 Questionnaire, which ranges from 40-200, with higher scores indicating better recovery of life.
Measured: postoperative day 15
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Feb 2026
- Study start20 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion1 Mar 2028 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Hip Fracture SurgeriesStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by Hacettepe UniversityThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Enrolment
- 81 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe University
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Melek Sarı, Hacettepe University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07437014
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- E2-26-14078
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 20 Feb 2026
- Last updated
- 4 Mar 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 4 Mar 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Abdomınal Massage and Warm Water Consumptıon on Postoperatıve Constıpatıon Development and Qualıty of Recovery in Patıents Undergoıng Hıp Fractures Surgery: A Randomızed Comparatıve Study
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07437014
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- E2-26-14078
- Conditions
- Hip Fracture Surgeries
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 81 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Hacettepe UniversityUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 20 Feb 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 1 Mar 2028 (estimated)
- First posted
- 27 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
There is a need for studies investigating the effects of abdominal massage and warm water consumption on the development of postoperative constipation and quality of recovery in patients who have undergone hip fracture surgery. The aim of the study is to investigate the effects of abdominal massage and warm water consumption on the development of postoperative constipation quality of recovery in patients who have undergone hip fracture surgery. The study will be conducted as a prospective, parallel, three-group (1:1:1) randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of abdominal massage alone versus standard care in preventing the development of postoperative constipation in patients who underwent surgery for hip fracture. The following instruments will be used to collect study data: "Patient Demographic Information Form", "Constipation Risk Assessment Scale" for determining the constipation risk group and for randomization, "Bristol Stool Scale" for determining the type of constipation, "Constipation Assessment Scale" for determining the severity of constipation, and "Quality of Recovery-40 Questionnaire". For data analysis, parametric (Independent Samples T-Test, ANOVA) or non-parametric tests (Mann-Whitney U, Kruskal-Wallis H) will be used for pairwise and multiple group comparisons, depending on the distribution of the data. The Chi-Square test will be used for categorical data, and logistic regression analysis will be performed to determine the effect of continuous variables obtained from constipation development status and patient follow-up on the development or absence of constipation.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Prevention
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- None (open label)
- Number of arms
- 3
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Abdominal massage and warm water consumption group | Active comparator | Behavioral: ABDOMINAL MASSAGE AND WARM WATER CONSUMPTION |
| abdominal massage group | Active comparator | Other: abdominal massage |
| Control group | Placebo comparator | Other: Control (Standard treatment) |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (4 listed)
- Being 18 years of age or older
- Agreeing to participate in the study
- Undergoing open surgical treatment due to a hip fracture classified as 31A, 31B, or 31C according to the AO/OTA classification
- Initiation of postoperative oral feeding
Key exclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Communication problems (speech and hearing impairments)
- Neurological and psychiatric problems such as Alzheimer's or dementia
- Problems preventing abdominal massage (surgery, wound site)
- Regular laxative use before surgery
- Previous colon surgery - physiological and structural abnormalities in the anal region that may hinder bowel movements
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| ABDOMINAL MASSAGE AND WARM WATER CONSUMPTIONThe effect of abdominal massage and warm water consumptione on postoperative constipation. | Behavioural | Abdominal massage and warm water consumption group |
| abdominal massageabdominal massage on postoperative constipation. | Other | abdominal massage group |
| Control (Standard treatment)standart protocol on the development of postoperative constipation | Other | Control group |
Primary outcome
constipation risk assessment
Time frame: baseline (day 0)
The following instruments will be used to collect study data: "Constipation Risk Assessment Scale" for determining the constipation risk group and for randomization. The overall score is categorized into three constipation risk groups: 1 through 10 refers to "low risk"; a score between 11 and 15 refers to "moderate risk"; and 16 and over indicates "high risk". Higher scores indicating more severe constipation risk factors.
Occurrence of postoperative constipation
Time frame: Postoperative Days 1-15
Postoperative constipation development will assessed based on the absence of bowel movement for ≥3 consecutive postoperative days. Higher frequency indicates greater occurrence of postoperative constipation. Participants meeting criteria (Yes/No)
Postoperative Constipation Severity
Time frame: postoperative daily from Day 1 to Day 15"
Postoperative constipation severity will assessed using the Constipation Severity Scale, which ranges from 0 to 16, with higher scores indicating more severe constipation.
classify faeces
Time frame: Postoperative Days 1-15
Postoperative stool type will be assessed using the Bristol Stool Scale, which ranges from 1 to 7. Type 1-2 indicate constipation, type 3-4 are ideal stools as they are easier to pass, and type 5-7 may indicate diarrhoea and urgency. A low score indicates constipation. The assessment will performed at each defecation during the postoperative period
1 secondary outcome
quality of recovery
Time frame: postoperative day 15
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 4 Mar 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing ABDOMINAL MASSAGE AND WARM WATER CONSUMPTION and abdominal massage in people with Hip Fracture Surgeries, run by Hacettepe University.
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 10 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 4 Mar 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact melek sarı, PhD Candidate (+905447133701, meleksari8195@hotmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
constipation risk assessment (time frame: baseline (day 0)). The study lists 4 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 4 Mar 2026.