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Prune Constipation Randomized Trial Evidence Table

Structured evidence table for Prune Constipation Randomized Trial, generated from 2 reusable source documents in the Migaku knowledge base.

topicclaimevidence levelcitationsource
Prune Constipation Randomized TrialLARS was confirmed in 15 patients (27.3%) in the prune group and 47 patients (74.6%) in the no-prune group (P Conclusion Prune consumption significantly reduced the incidence of LARS and improved quality of life after low anterior resection.2Pyo DH (2025)Effects of prune consumption on the incidence of low anterior resection syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
Prune Constipation Randomized TrialPurpose Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is common and devastating complication for patients with rectal cancer who have undergone sphincter-sparing surgery.2Pyo DH (2025)Effects of prune consumption on the incidence of low anterior resection syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
Prune Constipation Randomized TrialThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of prune consumption on the incidence of LARS.2Pyo DH (2025)Effects of prune consumption on the incidence of low anterior resection syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
Prune Constipation Randomized TrialResults Thai massage significantly reduced constipation severity (-6.71 ± 2.84), pain (-5.55 ± 1.92), and improved stool consistency (-2.03 ± 0.84) compared to the prune and control groups.2Assadollahzadeh A (2025)Comparative effects of traditional Thai abdominal massage versus prune consumption on constipation and quality of life in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial.
Prune Constipation Randomized TrialMechanistically, massage likely improved colonic motility and reduced anorectal discomfort.2Assadollahzadeh A (2025)Comparative effects of traditional Thai abdominal massage versus prune consumption on constipation and quality of life in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial.
Prune Constipation Randomized TrialConclusion Thai abdominal massage offers a superior, low-cost intervention for functional constipation in elderly women, while prune consumption may complement care through quality-of-life gains.2Assadollahzadeh A (2025)Comparative effects of traditional Thai abdominal massage versus prune consumption on constipation and quality of life in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial.
Prune Constipation Randomized TrialBackground Chronic constipation is common in the elderly, impairing quality of life and increasing healthcare use.2Assadollahzadeh A (2025)Comparative effects of traditional Thai abdominal massage versus prune consumption on constipation and quality of life in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial.
topicPrune Constipation Randomized Trial
claimLARS was confirmed in 15 patients (27.3%) in the prune group and 47 patients (74.6%) in the no-prune group (P Conclusion Prune consumption significantly reduced the incidence of LARS and improved quality of life after low anterior resection.
evidence level2
citationPyo DH (2025)
sourceEffects of prune consumption on the incidence of low anterior resection syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
topicPrune Constipation Randomized Trial
claimPurpose Low anterior resection syndrome (LARS) is common and devastating complication for patients with rectal cancer who have undergone sphincter-sparing surgery.
evidence level2
citationPyo DH (2025)
sourceEffects of prune consumption on the incidence of low anterior resection syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
topicPrune Constipation Randomized Trial
claimThe aim of this study was to investigate the effect of prune consumption on the incidence of LARS.
evidence level2
citationPyo DH (2025)
sourceEffects of prune consumption on the incidence of low anterior resection syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
topicPrune Constipation Randomized Trial
claimResults Thai massage significantly reduced constipation severity (-6.71 ± 2.84), pain (-5.55 ± 1.92), and improved stool consistency (-2.03 ± 0.84) compared to the prune and control groups.
evidence level2
citationAssadollahzadeh A (2025)
sourceComparative effects of traditional Thai abdominal massage versus prune consumption on constipation and quality of life in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial.
topicPrune Constipation Randomized Trial
claimMechanistically, massage likely improved colonic motility and reduced anorectal discomfort.
evidence level2
citationAssadollahzadeh A (2025)
sourceComparative effects of traditional Thai abdominal massage versus prune consumption on constipation and quality of life in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial.
topicPrune Constipation Randomized Trial
claimConclusion Thai abdominal massage offers a superior, low-cost intervention for functional constipation in elderly women, while prune consumption may complement care through quality-of-life gains.
evidence level2
citationAssadollahzadeh A (2025)
sourceComparative effects of traditional Thai abdominal massage versus prune consumption on constipation and quality of life in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial.
topicPrune Constipation Randomized Trial
claimBackground Chronic constipation is common in the elderly, impairing quality of life and increasing healthcare use.
evidence level2
citationAssadollahzadeh A (2025)
sourceComparative effects of traditional Thai abdominal massage versus prune consumption on constipation and quality of life in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial.

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Source documents

  1. Effects of prune consumption on the incidence of low anterior resection syndrome: a randomized controlled trial.
  2. Comparative effects of traditional Thai abdominal massage versus prune consumption on constipation and quality of life in elderly women: A randomized controlled trial.