Balloon use during biofeedback for constipation
Part of Brain & nervous system clinical trials.
This study tests whether using a balloon during biofeedback therapy helps people with constipation caused by pelvic floor dysfunction. It's for people who have trouble relaxing their pelvic floor muscles during bowel movements.
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Who can take part
- You have a type of constipation called dyssynergia (also known as pelvic floor dysfunction) or obstructive defecation (difficulty passing stool).
- You do not have any inflammation in your anal or rectal area (like from solitary rectal ulcer syndrome).
- You do not have any major changes in your anal or rectal shape (such as a large rectocele, rectal prolapse, or intussusception).
- You have not had any major surgery on your anus or rectum.
- You do not have any condition that would prevent you from having a high-resolution anorectal manometry test (like recent surgery, infection, severe pain, or certain hemorrhoids).
- You do not have other inflammatory gut conditions like celiac disease or Crohn's disease.
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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