Randomised controlled trial (RCT) of biofeedback in patients with faecal incontinence

Active, not recruiting

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

• Registration Number: ACTRN12610000258055
• Lead Sponsor: James Cook University

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2010-03-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Active, not recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 72

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 cooperating; are willing to participate and consent.

Exclusion Criteria

Children (under 18); patients with: gastrointestinal stoma, self reported pregnancy, terminal illness, rectal prolapses, mental illness (by medication type)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Faecal incontinence severity[Participants surveyed after consenting to participate in session 1 and after completing therapy 7 weeks/49 days later at the end of session 5.]

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Quality of life[Participants surveyed after consenting to participate in session 1 and after completing therapy 7 weeks/49 days later at the end of session 5.]