TerminatedNot Applicable

Mechano-physiological Approach to Anorectal Function

Stopped: inadequate no of constip patients

United States17 participantsStarted 2006-02

Plain-language summary

We hypothesize that defecatory disorders can be described in mechanical terms which would allow a mechanistic description of disorders which would in turn allow better directed biofeedback mechanisms to treat disorders of defecation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

FEMALE

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Controls Inclusion Criteria: * Women * No defecatory problems * On no medication which affect bowel habits Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnancy Patients Inclusion Criteria: * Difficulty in defecation * Women Exclusion criteria: * Pregnancy * Medication which can affect bowel movement

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

change in shape of anorectum during changes in intraabdominal pressure and defecation

Timeframe: start of anorectal manometry procedure until procedure end

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00219518

SponsorMilton S. Hershey Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2011-05

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