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Madrid, España
Introduction: chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is a common condition which affects the gastrointestinal tract and reports an important degree of impairment in health-related quality of life. Inadequate fluid and poor fiber diet consumption is common in this condition. However, studies reporting the data are limited. Objectives: to evaluate the hydration status (HS) of a CIC population using the Water Balance Questionnaire (WBQ) and other hydration markers recommended by the EFSA. The data will permit to study the relationship between the HS and the characteristic symptoms of this disorder.
Methods: participants will be recruited from La Paz University Hospital. Firstly, participants will complete the WBQ, 3-day food record, frequency food intake, Bristol scale, SF-36-questionnaire, usually drugs consumption and urinary color questionnaires. Secondly, a nutritionist will measure anthropometric parameters including total body water by tetrapolar-bioimpendance method and they will recommend an adequate consumption of liquids and fiber in their diet. Thirdly, the diet adherence will be assessed. Ultimately, participants will complete again the same studies at first.
Results: statistical analysis and preliminary results will be presented once the estimated sample size is achieved (95% confidence interval, mean difference 0.610, SD 2.2).
Conclusion: contribution of knowledge of the HS and nutritional profile of this population and the results could to help to take appropriate support in this condition.
