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NCT00502957 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Biofeedback Treatment for Functional Constipation
A NA study of Constipation, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 15
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00502957: Completed NA study of Constipation, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.
NCT00502957 is a NA study of Constipation that has completed, run by University of California, San Francisco. The registered enrollment target is 15 participants, below the 205-participant average among 54 other Constipation trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00502957, a NA study of Constipation, has completed, sponsored by University of California, San Francisco.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 15 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this randomized, controlled trial is to examine how well biofeedback treatment works to improve constipation. The study is comparing two kinds of biofeedback treatment: 1) anorectal-specific biofeedback therapy and 2) generalized biofeedback therapy using relaxation techniques. The study will also examine which medical and psychological factors determine biofeedback success for treating constipation, such as bowel habits, emotional reactions to constipation, and levels of stress and psychological distress.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL Biofeedback
Study Locations (1)
California
- University of California, San Francisco - San Francisco
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 15 participants |
| Start Date | 2005-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2007-11 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT00502957 record still lists
NCT00502957 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 15 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 205-participant average among 54 other Constipation trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Constipation appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Biofeedback is the first listed.
NCT00502957 reports a single indexed study location in California.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00502957 about?
NCT00502957 is a clinical study titled "Biofeedback Treatment for Functional Constipation". The purpose of this randomized, controlled trial is to examine how well biofeedback treatment works to improve constipation. The study is comparing two kinds of biofeedback treatment: 1) anorectal-specific biofeedback therapy and 2) generalized biofeedback therapy using relaxation techniques. The s...
What is the current status of trial NCT00502957?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 15 participants. The study started on 2005-03. Estimated completion is 2007-11.
What conditions does trial NCT00502957 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Constipation.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT00502957?
The interventions under investigation include: Biofeedback (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00502957?
This trial is sponsored by University of California, San Francisco, which has 1,713 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00502957 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across California. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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