CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy of Psychological Therapies in Patients With Functional Bowel Disorders

United States126 participantsStarted 2018-06-01

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is study bowel symptoms, quality of life, and personal factors that may affect your health. In Aim 1 of this study participants will be invited to complete 6 survey-based questionnaires online. In Aim 2 of this study will monitor the effectiveness of a 12 week therapy program on bowel symptoms and overall quality of life.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

Patients with a history of constipation based on clinical evaluation undergoing diagnostic testing for dyssynergic defecation with anorectal manometry with balloon expulsion test, ages 18 years or older.

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?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

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

Early adverse life events (EALS)

Timeframe: 10-15 minutes

Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Timeframe: 10-15 minutes

Change in weekly number of complete spontaneous bowel movements

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Change in abdominal pain

Timeframe: 12 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04060121

SponsorIndiana University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2022-11-29

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