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Withdrawn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- WITHDRAWN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
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
University hospital of Rouen
🇫🇷Rouen, France