Development of an Instrument to Measure Quality of Life in Children With Chronic Constipation and Soiling
- Conditions
- Fecal IncontinenceConstipation
- Registration Number
- NCT00677508
- Lead Sponsor
- Medical College of Wisconsin
- Brief Summary
We propose to develop parent and child disease-specific instruments to assess health related quality of life (HRQoL) in children with constipation and fecal incontinence.
- Detailed Description
Chronic constipation is a common problem in childhood, accounting for almost 3% of consultations in pediatric practice. In many children constipation is accompanied by overflow soiling (fecal incontinence). This condition often gives rise to behavioral, social, and emotional problems.
We plan to develop a disease-specific instrument to assess HRQoL in children with constipation and fecal incontinence. We hypothesize that HRQoL is worse in children with fecal incontinence compared to children with constipation but no fecal incontinence. The instrument will involve both parent and child self-reporting measures and will enable researchers to evaluate how disease and treatment strategies impact both child and parent perceptions of quality of life. In the long run this will enable physicians to develop a child friendly approach to management of chronic constipation and fecal incontinence.
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 140
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method To develop and validate child and parent questionnaires to assess HRQoL of children with chronic constipation and fecal incontinence. 2 years
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Medical College of Wisconsin
🇺🇸Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States