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NCT00257842 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Randomized Controlled Trial of Biofeedback Therapy for Dyssynergic Defecation

A NA study, sponsored by Augusta University.

Terminated
Registry status
NA
Development phase

NCT00257842 is a NA study that was terminated before completion, run by Augusta University.

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The verdict

NCT00257842, a NA study, was terminated before completion, sponsored by Augusta University.

TERMINATED
Registry status
NA
Development phase

Study Summary

Constipation is a common disorder and current treatments are unsatisfactory. Biofeedback may help patients with constipation and dyssynergic defecation, but its efficacy is unproven and whether this is due to behavioral modification or excessive attention is unknown. Methods: In a prospective randomized trial, the investigators investigated the efficacy of Biofeedback (manometric- assisted anal relaxation, muscle coordination and simulated defecation training), with either sham feedback therapy (Sham) or standard therapy (diet, exercise, laxatives; Standard) in 77 subjects (69 women) with dyssynergic defecation. Primary outcome measures included presence of dyssynergia, balloon expulsion time, number of complete spontaneous bowel movements (CSBM), and global bowel satisfaction. Data analyzed per protocol.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Standard treatment, sham feedback and biofeedback therapy

Trial Details

FieldValue
Phase NA

Sponsor

Augusta University

106 total trials

What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT00257842

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT00257842 describes a study currently listed as terminated, categorized as NA. An enrollment target was not published in the registry record, which is common for early-stage or observational entries. The listed sponsor is Augusta University, which has 106 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Standard treatment, sham feedback and biofeedback therapy is the first listed.

NCT00257842 reports 0 study locations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT00257842 about?

NCT00257842 is a clinical study titled "Randomized Controlled Trial of Biofeedback Therapy for Dyssynergic Defecation". Constipation is a common disorder and current treatments are unsatisfactory. Biofeedback may help patients with constipation and dyssynergic defecation, but its efficacy is unproven and whether this is due to behavioral modification or excessive attention is unknown. Methods: In a prospective random...

What is the current status of trial NCT00257842?

This trial is currently terminated. It is a NA study.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00257842?

The interventions under investigation include: Standard treatment, sham feedback and biofeedback therapy (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00257842?

This trial is sponsored by Augusta University, which has 106 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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