Effects of Abdominal Binders and TENS on Puerperium Period After Cesarean Section

Last updated: September 3, 2024
Sponsor: Riphah International University
Overall Status: Completed

Phase

N/A

Condition

Constipation

Treatment

TENS

ABDOMINAL BINDERS

Clinical Study ID

NCT06303245
REC/RCR&AHS/23/0579
  • Ages 18-35
  • Female
  • Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Study Summary

To determine the combined effects of abdominal binders and TENS on post-operative pain, distress and constipation in puerperium period after cesarean section

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Participants on early puerperium period having constipation and willing toparticipate.

  • Primigravida

  • Body mass index (BMI) less than 30 kg/m2

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Laxatives-induced patients

  • History of chronic constipation

  • Post cesarean abdominal suture infection.

  • People with chronic diseases, and who underwent non-routine or additional surgicalprocedures, such as hysterectomy, tubal ligation, and classical uterine incision.

  • Participants with inability to tolerate the binder.

  • Participants who show unwillingness to participate in the study

Study Design

Total Participants: 50
Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: TENS
Phase:
Study Start date:
February 23, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
August 19, 2024

Connect with a study center

  • PAF hospital and sheikh zayed hospital

    Lahore, Punjab 05499
    Pakistan

    Site Not Available

  • PAF hospital

    Lahore, 05499
    Pakistan

    Active - Recruiting

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