Management of Dyssynergic Defecation

Part of paid clinical trials in Rochester, Minnesota.

Sponsor
Mayo Clinic
Study ID
NCT07225803
Status
Recruiting

Conditions

  • Constipation
  • Dyssynergic Defecation

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - 80 Years
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Biofeedback — BEHAVIORAL
    During anorectal biofeedback therapy, subjects are coached to improve abnormal patterns while observing activity recorded by manometry and/or surface EMG (electromyography) on a computer monitor while seated on a chair or a commode.
  • Inspiratory muscle training (IMT) — BEHAVIORAL
    Subjects will engage in inspiratory muscle training (IMT) that is tailored to the baseline performance of the individual.

Study Details

The purpose of this research is to better understand constipation and improve biofeedback treatments.

Key Dates

Start date
Jul 18, 2025
Status verified
Oct 2025
Primary completion
Jul 31, 2028
Completion
Jul 31, 2029

Study Design

Enrollment
200 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT

Arms

  • Experimental: Biofeedback and inspiratory muscle training (BFT Plus)
    Subjects in the BFT Plus arm will participate in a minimum of 6 up to a maximum of 20 biofeedback sessions, with each session lasting approximately 60 minutes. In addition, subjects will engage in inspiratory muscle training (IMT) at home.
  • Active Comparator: Biofeedback only (BFT Alone)
    Subjects in the BFT Plus arm will participate in a minimum of 6 up to a maximum of 20 biofeedback sessions, with each session lasting approximately 60 minutes.

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in rectoanal gradient during evacuation [ Time Frame: Baseline, through study completion, an average of 16 weeks ]

Central Contacts

Locations (1)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Mayo ClinicRochesterMinnesota55905
Kelly J. Feuerhak, RN, CCRP
507-255-6802

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