Biofeedback and Cortical Excitability (Biofeedback)

February 14, 2012 updated by: University Hospital, Rouen

Modifications of the Anal Muscle Cortical Excitability Area After Biofeedback Training

Looking for a modification of the cortical excitability of the motor area corresponding to the external anal sphincter after biofeedback sessions.

Study Overview

Status

Terminated

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

Detailed Description

Introduction: Nervous control of pelvic floor is not much known. The dysfunction of this musculature, and particularly of the external anal sphincter, is a frequent cause of anal incontinence and/or dyschesia. Biofeedback training is often offered to patients suffering from incontinence or constipation. However, its mechanisms of action is still controversial.

Objective of the study: to compare excitability of the cortical area responsible for control volunteer of the external anal sphincter in healthy subjects before and after 4 biofeedback sessions.

Subjects and methodology: we offer to perform two groups of 12 healthy subjects (one active and one control group) without any neurological or digestive disease and having never performed biofeedback. In each group, cortical excitability will be evaluated by cortical magnetic stimulation (curve intensity/amplitude, silent period, inter-stimulus period, motor threshold) before and after 4 biofeedback sessions (one session by week) in active group or 4 placebo sessions (placebo group).

We hope to show a modification of cortical excitability in subjects performing biofeedback compared to others.

Study Type

Interventional

Enrollment (Anticipated)

24

Phase

  • Not Applicable

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

  • France
      • Rouen, France, 76031
        • Physiology Unit - Rouen university Hospital

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 to 35 years (Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy volunteers between 18 years old and 35 years old
  • Right handed*

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Pregnancy
  • Pace-maker or other metallic piece implanted in the body
  • Neurological disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Digestive disease
  • Traumatic delivery
  • Anorectal surgery
  • Biofeedback
  • Psychiatric disease
  • Treatment anti-epileptic, hypnotic, psychotropic
  • Participation to a previous protocol within 1 month

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

  • Allocation: Randomized
  • Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
  • Masking: Single

Arms and Interventions

Participant Group / Arm
Intervention / Treatment
Active Comparator: A
biofeedback (active group)
Other: Biofeedback
4 sessions of biofeedback one session each week
Placebo Comparator: B
discussion about digestive tract (placebo group)
Other: Placebo
4 sessions, one each week, of discussion about anorectal disease

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
external anal sphincter motor threshold silent period double-pulse stimulation: inter-stimulus interval amplitude and duration of external anal sphincter contraction
Time Frame: final
final

Collaborators and Investigators

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

Sponsor

University Hospital, Rouen

Collaborators

Coloplast A/S

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Anne-Marie LEROI, PhD, Chu Rouen

Study record dates

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Study Major Dates

Study Start

January 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

September 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2009

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

April 2, 2008

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

April 4, 2008

First Posted (Estimate)

April 7, 2008

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

February 16, 2012

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 14, 2012

Last Verified

February 1, 2012

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • 2007/054/HP
  • 2007- A00652-51

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