Anorectal continence and defecation reflex tests: pilot study

Completed

• Conditions: Constipation and incontinence; 10002112

• Registration Number: NL-OMON34178
• Lead Sponsor: niversitair Medisch Centrum Groningen

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 6 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

Men and women
>= 18 years old

Exclusion Criteria

- history of anorectal problems,
- history of trauma or surgery on the gastrointestinal tract / lower abdominal surgery, except appendectomy via laparoscopy or grid incision
- a positive questionnaire for anorectal problems

Study & Design

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

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Initiation of the defecation and the continence reflex with the new test<br /><br>method.</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Comparison of the new method with existing methods to measure the anorectal<br /><br>reflexes.<br /><br><br /><br>Observations that suggest that the anorectal reflexes are cross-linked, i.e.<br /><br>that unilateral stimulation leads to a bilateral response.</p><br>