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Study of the Nervous Control of the Anal Sphincter

Withdrawn
Conditions
Spinal Cord Injuries
Registration Number
NCT00213356
Lead Sponsor
University Hospital, Rouen
Brief Summary

Anal incontinence and constipation are frequently observed in patients with neurological disease. The purpose of this study is to evaluate the neurological control of the anal sphincter in healthy subjects, patients with neurological disease by a new electrophysiological technique. This technique consists in recordings of anal sphincter responses after magnetic stimulations of the cortex and the sacral nerves.

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
WITHDRAWN
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
Not specified
Inclusion Criteria
  • healthy volunteers
  • patients with spinal lesion
  • patients with cauda equina syndrome
Exclusion Criteria
  • pregnant women
  • pacemaker or other metallic material implanted
  • epileptic patients
  • organic colorectal disease
  • obese patients
  • previous neurological surgery

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
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Secondary Outcome Measures
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Trial Locations

Locations (1)

University hospital of Rouen

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Rouen, France

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