Effect of biofeedback in chronic constipatio

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: K59.0; Constipation; Chronic constipation.

• Registration Number: IRCT20140811018760N6
• Lead Sponsor: Tabriz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 24 March 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 66

Inclusion Criteria

Symptoms of chronic constipation for 6 month
No drug use in intervention groups during last two weeks
Age range of 18-54 years

Exclusion Criteria

Presence of systemic diseases
Irritable bowel syndrome
Secondary constipation anatomical, endocrine, metabolic, neurological, surgical factors
Blood diseases or taking anticoagulants drug such as Heparin and Warfarin
Abdominal aneurysm
Pregnant and lactating women
Presence Pacemaker
Psychological and psychiatric disorders
Addiction and Alcohol abuse
Understanding problems

Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Constipation severity. Timepoint: Before intervention and at the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Comprehensive constipation questionnaire.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Evaluation of the intensity of anal sphincter muscle activity. Timepoint: Before intervention and at the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: The intensity of sphincter muscle activity will be measured using an electromyograph (EMG).;Evaluation intensity of abdominal muscle activity. Timepoint: Before intervention and at the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: The intensity of abdominal muscles activity will be measured using an electromyograph (EMG).;Evaluation anal resting pressure. Timepoint: Before intervention and at the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: The anal resting pressure will be measured using the anorectal manometery.;Evaluation anal squeeze pressure. Timepoint: Before intervention and at the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: The anal squeeze pressure will be measured using the anorectal manometery.