Anorectal function and clinical symptoms in patients with a third degree anal sphincter rupture: longterm follow-up

Recruiting

• Conditions: 10002112; sphincter injury; third degree anal sphincter rupture

• Registration Number: NL-OMON32951
• Lead Sponsor: Vrije Universiteit Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 6 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 71

Inclusion Criteria

-Diagnosis of 3rd degree anal sphincter rupture confirmed by gynaecologist during repair
-Evaluation of anorectal function 3-4 months after 3rd degree anal sphincter rupture

Exclusion Criteria

females who had a delivery < 6 months

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>a) Changes of anorectal function assessed by anal manometry, rectal compliance<br /><br>measurement and anal endosonography<br /><br>b) Clinical symptoms:<br /><br>o faecal symptoms measured by Vaizey and Wexner scores:<br /><br>o urinary incontinence (urge/ stress/ mixed) measured by ICIQ-SF<br /><br>o sexual complaints measured by BIQ, PSHQ, MMQ, FSDS, FSFI, SPEQ<br /><br></p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>- quality of life measured by QLQ-FS 36</p><br>