Comparative study of magnetic resonance defaecography and evacuation proctography in evaluation of pelvic floor dysfunctio

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Other specified functional intestinal disorders; Pelvic floor dysfunction/obstructive defecation; Digestive System

• Registration Number: ISRCTN73466412
• Lead Sponsor: Heart of England NHS Foundation Trust (UK)

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-07-06
• Study Completion: 2013-03-30
• Last Update Posted: 26 March 2018

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 57

Inclusion Criteria

1. Age >18 and <90
2. Symptoms of obstructive defecation

Exclusion Criteria

1. Age <18 or >90
2. Patients with previous operations for obstructive defecation
3. Patients with colorectal cancer
4. Mentally incapacitated
5. Patients who do not understand English
6. Patients for whom magnetic resonance imaging is contraindicated (pacemaker, aneurismal clips)
7. Patients with positive pregnancy test

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Comparison of proportions and grade of pathology/prolapse in posterior compartment detected by EP and MRD (rectocele, recto-rectal intussusception, perineal descent, enterocele, ability to evacuate).

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
1. Comparison of proportion & grade of prolapse in anterior and middle compartment detected by EP and MRD (cystocele, uterine/vaginal vault prolapse)<br>2. Concordance between findings of EP and MRD<br>3. Effect on hypothetical management plan by each investigation and if any subsequent change in management after the other investigation<br>4. Patient preference and acceptability questionnaire