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IRCT20250514065728N1 IRCT 2025-06-09 Zabol University of Medical Sciences Investigating abdominal exercises with and without mint extract on the residual volume of the stomach and abdominal distension in patients undergoing enteral nutrition treatment admitted to the intensive care unit Investigating abdominal exercises with and without mint extract on the residual volume of the stomach and abdominal distension in patients undergoing enteral nutrition treatment admitted to the intensive care unit 2025-05-22 anticipated 25 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/83532 interventional Randomization: Randomized, Blinding: Single blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Parallel, Purpose: Other, Randomization description: To allocate participants to the intervention and control groups, a block randomization method with a block size of 6 and equal allocation (1:1:1) will be used. Randomization will be generated using Random Allocation Generator software, and group allocation will be done in a secret manner and by random coding, Blinding description: Participants are not aware of the massage with mint extract and the massage without mint extract, and they are only explained how to perform the massage and why it is performed. N/A constipation. Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Abdominal massage with mint extract In this group, patients admitted to the ICU who are receiving enteral nutrition will receive abdominal massage twice daily. The massage will be performed by a trained nurse for 15 minutes each time using 5% mint extract. The massage will be performed in a circular, clockwise motion and will include the four quadrants of the abdomen. The mint extract used is manufactured by Gol Daru Company and will be used as a topical solution diluted with sweet almond oil in a 1:1 ratio. This intervention will be performed for 3 consecutive days. Intervention 2: Intervention Group 2: Abdominal Massage Without Peppermint Extract In this group, patients will receive abdominal massage twice daily for 15 minutes, similar to intervention group 1, but without the use of peppermint extract. The massage will be performed with a base oil (sweet almond oil), and the massage technique and location will be the same as in the first group. This intervention will also be performed for 3 consecutive days. Intervention 3: Control group: : : No abdominal massage In this group, patients will receive only routine nursing care and common enteral feeding protocols in the ICU, without any additional interventions including massage or the use of topical agents. Yes - There is a plan to make this available What will be shared: All data in this trial can be published after participants are de-identified. When: 6 months after publication of the product To whom: Everyone interested in the field of research Conditions: In case of positive research results Where to obtain: IranDoc thesis site How to obtain: No special process is required, just search in IranDoc browser Comments:
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Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of) 1981773433 +98 21 2209 0220 mss.safari82@gmail.com Zabol University of Medical Sciences Iran (Islamic Republic of) Age between 18-65 years Patients admitted to a special ward with enteral nutrition Maximum 3 times since the start of enteral nutrition No receipt of metoclopramide, cisapride, anticholinergic drugs. No history of radiotherapy and abdominal surgery in the last 6 weeks (due to wounds and damaged tissues in the abdominal area, it may cause problems for the patient due to rupture, infection, etc. due to massage) - Level of consciousness ≤7. No contraindications to massage such as: cellulitis, abdominal mass, peritonitis, abdominal aneurysm, ascites, diverticulitis, possibility of any thromboembolism in the last year, presence and history of DVT in the last year Similar reason for hospitalization such as brain injuries, hospitalization in the neurosurgical intensive care unit. 18 years 65 years Both Having more than two consecutive bouts of vomiting (less than 12 hours) Taking metoclopramide for vomiting Being NPO due to a lab test or surgical procedure lasting more than 12 hours Diarrhea more than 3 times a day Transferring the patient to the ward in less than 3 days K59.9 Functional intestinal disorder, unspecified N/A N/A N/A Intervention group 1: Abdominal massage with mint extract In this group, patients admitted to the ICU who are receiving enteral nutrition will receive abdominal massage twice daily. The massage will be performed by a trained nurse for 15 minutes each time using 5% mint extract. The massage will be performed in a circular, clockwise motion and will include the four quadrants of the abdomen. The mint extract used is manufactured by Gol Daru Company and will be used as a topical solution diluted with sweet almond oil in a 1:1 ratio. This intervention will be performed for 3 consecutive days. Intervention Group 2: Abdominal Massage Without Peppermint Extract In this group, patients will receive abdominal massage twice daily for 15 minutes, similar to intervention group 1, but without the use of peppermint extract. The massage will be performed with a base oil (sweet almond oil), and the massage technique and location will be the same as in the first group. This intervention will also be performed for 3 consecutive days. Control group: : : No abdominal massage In this group, patients will receive only routine nursing care and common enteral feeding protocols in the ICU, without any additional interventions including massage or the use of topical agents The effect of Swedish massage with peppermint extract on residual volume in patients undergoing enteral nutrition. Timepoint: Three days in a row. Method of measurement: Gavage syringe and graduated cups. Zabol University of Medical Sciences Approved 2025-01-22 Ethics Committee of Zabol University of Medical Sciences Block13 and14, Kohestan complex, North ISsargaran street, Book squere, Saadat abad, Tehran, IRan. Tehran Tehran Iran (Islamic Republic of)