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Effectiveness of Electrical Stimulation and Biofeedback on Fecal Incontinence in Children With Repaired Anorectal Malformation

Egypt30 participantsStarted 2026-05-01

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to investigate and compare the effect of electrical stimulation and biofeedback with electrical stimulation alone on fecal incontinence in children with repaired imperforate anus, with ages from 6 to 10 years.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 10 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * children with repaired anorectal malformation * evident spared anal sphincter muscles by MRI * the age range from 6 to 10 years * able to follow instructions * Faecal symptoms will be evaluated for a month to confirm study eligibility. Exclusion Criteria: * children with absent anal sphincter muscles by MRI * children with post-colon surgery other than ARM * neurologic/neuropathic disorder * sensory or hearing deficits * psychological disturbances.

What they're measuring

anal sphincter muscle activity

Timeframe: before and after 3 months of treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07366476

SponsorSinai University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-08-01

Contact for this trial

Amany G Atiaa, PhD

+201100120004 amany.atia@su.edu.eg

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