Trial reportBMC pediatrics2025
Mobile app improves treatment of functional constipation in children: a randomized single-blind study.
Trial report in BMC pediatrics, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. It is linked to trial NCT07025135 (Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Mobile Application in the Treatment of Children With Functional Constipation), which is not on this map. Cited by 1 paper.
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Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Mobile Application in the Treatment of Children With Functional Constipation
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1 citing paper in PubMed.
- Quality of life among Indian paediatric patients suffering from constipation: An evaluative study.Bioinformation · 2026Article
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Abstract
backgroundFunctional constipation is one of the most prevalent functional gastrointestinal disorders in the pediatric population, frequently resulting in quality of life impairment and elevated healthcare costs. Despite the availability of evidence-based treatment guidelines, adherence remains an essential challenge to achieving sustained therapeutic success.
methodsThis randomized, single-blind per-protocol study assessed the efficacy of a mobile application compared to conventional printed educational materials in supporting the management of functional constipation in children aged 4-12 years. 100 patient-caregiver dyads were randomized into two arms: an intervention group using a mobile application and a control group receiving printed recommendations. Clinical outcomes were evaluated over a six-month follow-up using the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory™ (PedsQL™) Gastrointestinal Symptoms Module.
resultsThere were 113 complete questionnaires, 65 from adults and 48 from children. Participants in the intervention cohort demonstrated significantly greater improvements in symptom control (mean difference 21.4 vs. 12.3 points; p = 0.014), particularly in the domains of constipation, abdominal pain, and bloating.
conclusionsThe mobile application's interactive features, behavioral tracking tools, and integrated reward system appeared to enhance adherence and self-efficacy among users. Overall, the results support the potential utility of mobile health interventions as adjuncts to standard care in managing pediatric functional constipation.
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT07025135. Registered 17/06/2025 (trial start 05/02/2023).
trial registrationClinicalTrials.gov NCT07025135. Registered 17/06/2025 (trial start 05/02/2023).
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