Study of the Nervous Control of the Anal Sphincter

June 17, 2013 updated by: University Hospital, Rouen

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

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 Overview

Status

Withdrawn

Study Type

Observational

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

      • Rouen, France, 76031
        • University Hospital of Rouen

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

18 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Probability Sample

Study Population

healthy volunteers patients with spinal lesion patients with cauda equina syndrome

Description

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 Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Anne-Marie LEROI, PHD, University Hospital, Rouen

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

April 1, 2003

Study Completion

March 1, 2004

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

September 13, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 13, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

September 21, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 18, 2013

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 17, 2013

Last Verified

June 1, 2013

More Information

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