NCT06611852

Efficacy of Combined Interferential Therapy and Electronic Cupping Therapy for Chronic Constipation Management

• Status: Active Not Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 110 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Middle East University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 20 Years – 40 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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.

Detailed description

Objective: The purpose of this study was to assess the effectiveness of a combined treatment regimen that includes interferential therapy and electronic cupping therapy on the symptoms of chronic constipation, as well as gastrointestinal health outcomes. Methods: This study involved 110 patients with chronic constipation, consisting of 60 females and 50 males, ranging in age from 20 to 40 years. Each participant underwent evaluations using Abdominal Ultrasonography and a standardized constipation scoring system. All participants were allocated into three groups; Group (A) received interferential therapy with aerobic exercises, Group (B) received electronic cupping therapy and aerobic exercise in the form of treadmill exercise and stationary bicycle 3 sessions/week for four weeks, and Group (c) received interferential therapy, electronic cupping therapy in addition to aerobic exercises.

Conditions

• Constipation

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Aerobic exercise	Warm-up (5 minutes): Started with a 5-minute warm-up on the stationary bike at a low intensity to prepare the muscles for the workout. Interval Training (15 minutes): Alternated between 1 minute of high-intensity cycling (pedaling at a faster pace with higher resistance) and 2 minutes of moderate-intensity cycling (steady pace with moderate resistance). This interval was repeated for a total of 15 minutes. Hill Climbing (10 minutes): The resistance was increased on the stationary bike to simulate climbing a hill. Pedal at a slower pace but with higher resistance for 10 minutes to engage the muscles of legs and core. Cool Down (5 minutes): The stationary cycling session was finished with a 5-minute cool down at a low intensity to gradually lower the heart rate and avoid fatigue.
OTHER	electronic cupping therapy in addition to aerobic exercise	Four devices of electronic cupping therapy were equipped with 3.5-inch diameter cups (Becommend, model number: BE007, ASIN: B09PVF72RJ, China).
OTHER	interferential therapy in addition to aerobic exercise	interferential current (Endomed 482, SN/29.382, Netherlands) was delivered by the following parameters: a carrier frequency of 5-kHz, a beat frequency of 80-160 Hz, and an intensity level below 33 mA. Four carbon rubber electrodes (8x12 cm) were used and fixed by a large abdominal strap with a wet spongy
OTHER	interferential therapy, electronic cupping therapy in addition to aerobic exercises	interferential therapy, electronic cupping therapy in addition to aerobic exercises

Timeline

• Start date: 2023-02-14
• Primary completion: 2024-10-20
• Completion: 2024-11-30
• First posted: 2024-09-25
• Last updated: 2024-09-25

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Egypt