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Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Administered in Patients With Dyssynergic Defecation

Turkey (Türkiye)26 participantsStarted 2026-03-30

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy when used in conjunction with lifestyle modifications and pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 55 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. A history of constipation lasting longer than one year
. Chronic constipation as defined by the Rome IV criteria
. Being between the ages of 18 and 55
. Findings consistent with dyssynergic defecation on anorectal manometry and balloon defecography

Exclusion criteria

. Active bowel disease
. Presence of an active anal fissure
. History of major abdominal surgery
. Presence of a neurological disorder
. Presence of a serious psychiatric disorder
. Use of medications that cause constipation

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

Wexner Constipation Score

Timeframe: first day of treatment and 5th week of treatment

Constipation Severity Scale

Timeframe: first day of treatment and 5th week of treatment

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07488442

SponsorAnkara Etlik City Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-09-30

Contact for this trial

Ayşe Naz Kalem Ozgen, specialist

+90 0312 797 00 00 kalemnaz@gmail.com

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