Study aim: Comparing the effects of ear acupressure and foot reflexology on constipation and quality of life in elderly women Design: This phaseless clinical trial includes three groups (ear acupressure and foot reflexology intervention groups and control). A simple randomization method (random number table) will be used to randomly assign 90 eligible elderly people to the three intervention groups above. Settings and conduct: The intervention is performed on elderly women with constipation who refer to comprehensive health centers. Ear acupressure interventions are one session by the researcher in person and nine sessions remotely at home by the elderly themselves, and foot reflexology is also one session in person and 11 sessions remotely at home. Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria: • Age 60-75 years. • Mental alertness and ability to answer questions. • Minimum literacy. • No ulceration at the pressure point. • Diagnosis of constipation according to Rome III criteria. • ​​Owning a smartphone Intervention groups: This study has three groups (two intervention groups and a control group). The auricular acupressure and foot reflexology group includes clients with constipation according to Rome III criteria who receive the interventions. The control group also includes clients with constipation according to Rome III criteria who perform their usual daily activities. Main outcome variables: Constipation and quality of life