Status:

TERMINATED

Biofeedback and Cortical Excitability

Lead Sponsor:

University Hospital, Rouen

Collaborating Sponsors:

Coloplast A/S

Conditions:

Incontinence

Constipation

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-35 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Looking for a modification of the cortical excitability of the motor area corresponding to the external anal sphincter after biofeedback sessions.

Detailed Description

Introduction: Nervous control of pelvic floor is not much known. The dysfunction of this musculature, and particularly of the external anal sphincter, is a frequent cause of anal incontinence and/or d...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Healthy volunteers between 18 years old and 35 years old
  • Right handed\*

Exclusion

  • Pregnancy
  • Pace-maker or other metallic piece implanted in the body
  • Neurological disease
  • Epilepsy
  • Digestive disease
  • Traumatic delivery
  • Anorectal surgery
  • Biofeedback
  • Psychiatric disease
  • Treatment anti-epileptic, hypnotic, psychotropic
  • Participation to a previous protocol within 1 month

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2008

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ESTIMATED

End Date :

December 1 2009

Estimated Enrollment :

24 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00653887

Start Date

January 1 2008

End Date

December 1 2009

Last Update

February 16 2012

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Physiology Unit - Rouen university Hospital

Rouen, France, 76031