RCT of supplementary home biofeedback guided exercises in the treatment of faecal incontinence

Recruiting

• Conditions: Faecal incontinence; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

• Registration Number: ACTRN12606000070538
• Lead Sponsor: James Cook University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2006-02-21
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 74

Inclusion Criteria

Faecal incontinence; show some increase in anal sphincter pressure during voluntary squeeze; are able to perceive a distended rectal balloon at a threshold of <150cc; are capable of understanding and of cooperating; and are willing to participate.

Exclusion Criteria

Children (Under 18); patients with: gastro-intestinal stoma, self reported pregnancy, latex allergy, terminal illness, rectal prolapse, mental illness (by medication type) or serious anal deformity.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Faecal incontinence severity[Participants surveyed after consenting to participate prior to treatment in session 1 and after completing therapy 6 weeks/42 days later at the end of session 4.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quality of Life[Participants surveyed after consenting to participate prior to treatment in session 1 and after completing therapy 6 weeks/42 days later at the end of session 4.]