Cognitive behavioral therapy for chronic constipation
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if cognitive behavioral therapy can help people with a specific type of chronic constipation called dyssynergic defecation. If you have had constipation for over a year and meet some specific tests, this therapy might improve your symptoms.
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Who can take part
- You have had constipation for more than one year
- You are between 18 and 55 years old
- You have been diagnosed with chronic constipation using standard criteria (Rome IV)
- You have a specific muscle coordination problem confirmed by special tests (anorectal manometry and balloon defecography)
- You do not have active bowel disease, anal fissure, major abdominal surgery history, neurological disorders, serious psychiatric disorders, or take medications that cause constipation
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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