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Study aim
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Determining the effectiveness of flaxseed oil capsule in comparison with olive oil capsule in patients with chronic constipation
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Design
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Patients randomly assigned to one of three groups A, B, and C.
Group C is the control group. In this group, the lifestyle change method is used and explanations are provided them in the form of brochure.
In group A ( intervention) in addition to lifestyle changes, capsules labeled A and in group B ( intervention) ,capsules labeled B are used. Each herbal capsule contains one gram of olive oil or one gram of oil.It is flaxseed (with a completely similar shape) and is prescribed in a daily dose of 5 grams (5 pearls).
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Settings and conduct
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In this study, the effect of flaxseed oil herbal capsules in the treatment of chronic idiopathic constipation and its comparison with the effect of olive oil herbal capsules in patients referred to Hajar Hospital in Shahrekord and training clinic. The capsules of both intervention groups are similar.The researcher and the patient are not aware of the contents of the capsule. Patients are randomly divided into one of three groups: A (intervention group), B (intervention group) or C (control group).
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Entry requirements:Patients in the age group of 25 to 70 years who have had constipation for at least 3 months and the frequency of defecation is a maximum of twice a week.
No entry:History of constipation medications (such as calcium channel blockers),Underlying diseases (such as diabetes, hypothyroidism, Parkinson's), pregnancy, drug addiction, history of any type of abdominal surgery, not taking medication as prescribed by a doctor
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Intervention groups
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Flaxseed oil herbal capsule group and olive oil herbal capsule group
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Main outcome variables
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Effect on constipation symptoms (stool consistency, number of defication) and effect on fasting blood sugar and lipid profile