Status:
COMPLETED
Effects of Exercise Training on Pelvic Floor Symptoms and Function in Adults With Constipation
Lead Sponsor:
National Cheng Kung University
Conditions:
Constipation
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-64 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Constipation is a common problem in the general population. Defecation disorders caused by abnormal contraction or insufficient relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles during defecation may be one of t...
Detailed Description
This is a randomized controlled trial. Adults with constipation will be recruited and randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. The intervention group will receive 16 se...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Aged between 20 years and 64 years
- Participants who fulfill the Rome IV criteria for constipation which include two or more of the following: a) straining \> 25% of defecations; b) lumpy or hard stools \> 25% of defecations; c) sensation of incomplete evacuation \> 25% of defecations; d) sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage \> 25% of defecations; e) manual maneuvers to facilitate \> 25% of defecations; f) \< 3 spontaneous bowel movements per week
- Participants who have sufficient language skills to participate
Exclusion
- Participants who have received exercise or pelvic floor muscle training under supervision in the past 12 months
- Participants with previous abdominal surgery, anorectal trauma or surgery, or previous diagnosis of neuropathy or anal sphincter dysfunction
- Presence of malignancies, severe cardiovascular disease or other severe physical/psychiatric impairments that prevent participation in the study
- Pregnant or within 12 months postpartum
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2021
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 31 2022
Estimated Enrollment :
27 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04661202
Start Date
January 1 2021
End Date
July 31 2022
Last Update
August 2 2024
Active Locations (1)
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National Cheng Kung University
Tainan, Taiwan, 704