Randomized Controlled Trial of Biofeedback Therapy for Dyssynergic Defecation

September 16, 2014 updated by: Satish Rao, Augusta University
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.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Study Type

Interventional

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

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Study Locations

  • United States
    • Iowa
      • Iowa City, Iowa, United States, 52242
        • University Of Iowa

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

15 years to 75 years (Child, Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:Patients were included if they fulfilled Rome II criteria for functional constipation, and during attempted defecation demonstrated a dyssynergic pattern of defecation, and either had prolonged difficulty with expelling a simulated stool (> 1 minute) or prolonged delay (> 20% marker retention) in colonic transit.

Exclusion Criteria: They were required to have no evidence of structural or metabolic diseases that could cause constipation, as assessed by colonoscopy/barium enema and routine hematological, biochemical and thyroid function tests. Patients taking drugs known to be constipating, for example opioids were either excluded or were asked to discontinue the drug prior to enrollment. Other exclusion criteria included: severe cardiac or renal disease, previous gastrointestinal, spinal or pelvic surgery except cholecystectomy, hysterectomy or appendectomy, neurologic diseases such as multiple sclerosis, stroke or spinal injury, impaired cognizance (mini-mental score < 15), legal blindness, pregnancy, rectal prolapse, anal fissure, and alternating constipation and diarrhea.

Study Plan

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How is the study designed?

Design Details

  • Primary Purpose: Treatment
  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: None (Open Label)

Collaborators and Investigators

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Sponsor

Augusta University

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Satish SC Rao, MD, PhD., University Of Iowa

Study record dates

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Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

November 21, 2005

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

November 21, 2005

First Posted (Estimate)

November 23, 2005

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

September 17, 2014

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

September 16, 2014

Last Verified

September 1, 2014

More Information

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Other Study ID Numbers

  • R01DK057100-05 (U.S. NIH Grant/Contract)

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