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Clinical Trials/NCT00213356
NCT00213356WithdrawnNot Applicable

Evoked Responses of External Anal Sphincter After Cortical and Lombo-sacral Magnetic Stimulations

University Hospital, Rouen1 site in 1 countryStarted: April 2003Last updated:
Conditions

Trial Snapshot

Phase
Not Applicable
Status
Withdrawn
Sponsor
Locations
1

Study Overview

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.

Study Design

Study Type
Observational
Observational Model
Cohort
Time Perspective
Prospective

Eligibility Criteria

Ages
18 Years to — (Adult, Older Adult)
Sex
All
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Yes

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

Investigators

Sponsor
University Hospital, Rouen
Sponsor Class
Other
Responsible Party
Sponsor

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