Muscle training for bowel control in children
Part of Digestive system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests whether electrical stimulation and biofeedback (training that helps you control your muscles) can improve bowel control in children who have had surgery for anorectal malformation. It is designed for children aged 6 to 10 who still have some sphincter muscles.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 6 and 10 years old.
- They must have had surgery to fix an anorectal malformation (a birth defect of the anus or rectum).
- An MRI must show that they still have some anal sphincter muscles (the muscles that control bowel movements).
- Your child should be able to understand and follow simple instructions.
- They must not have other bowel or colon surgeries, or any nerve, hearing, vision, or psychological problems.
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