Status:

COMPLETED

The Effectiveness of Biofeedback Treatment in Constipated Patients With Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease

Lead Sponsor:

Asan Medical Center

Conditions:

Idiopathic Parkinson's Disease

Constipation

Eligibility:

All Genders

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

The aims of the investigators' study are to characterize the nature of constipation in idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD) and to evaluate the usefulness of biofeedback therapy in constipated IPD pat...

Detailed Description

The medical treatment of idiopathic Parkinson's disease (IPD) alleviates constipation symptoms due to the restoration of autonomic dysfunction. However, additional laxatives are usually needed in thes...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Idiopathic Parkinson's disease

Exclusion

  • Secondary Parkinson's disease

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

January 1 2007

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

Estimated Enrollment :

30 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT00869830

Start Date

January 1 2007

Last Update

March 26 2009

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Seung-Jae, Myung

Seoul, Seoul, South Korea, 138-736