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Clinical Trials/NCT00213356
NCT00213356
Withdrawn
Not Applicable

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

University Hospital, Rouen1 site in 1 countryApril 2003

Overview

Phase
Not Applicable
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Spinal Cord Injuries
Sponsor
University Hospital, Rouen
Locations
1
Status
Withdrawn
Last Updated
12 years ago

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.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
April 2003
End Date
March 2004
Last Updated
12 years ago
Study Type
Observational
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
University Hospital, Rouen
Responsible Party
Sponsor

Eligibility Criteria

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

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

Study Sites (1)

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