Status:
WITHDRAWN
The Impact of Aerobic Interval and Inspiratory Muscle Training On Patient Reported Outcome Scores In Individuals With Chronic Constipation
Lead Sponsor:
University of Miami
Collaborating Sponsors:
American Physical Therapy Association
Conditions:
Constipation
Constipation by Outlet Obstruction
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The primary aim of this study will be to determine if the addition of aerobic interval and inspiratory muscle training (IMT) targeted at improving cardiopulmonary-based measures will further improve p...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Adults \>18 years of age
- Complaint of chronic constipation and associated symptoms
- Confirmed pelvic floor muscle dyssynergia
- Willing and able to sign informed consent
- Ability to comply with study guidelines.
- Potential subjects must report two or more of the following: straining during more than 25% of defecations, lumpy or hard stools more than 25% of defecations, sensations of incomplete bowel evacuation more than 25% of defecations, manual maneuvers to facilitate more than 25% of defecations, sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage more than 25% of defecations, and fewer than 3 small bowel movements per week.
Exclusion
- Rectal prolapse greater than grade 2
- Pregnancy
- Cognitive impairments
- History or present cardiac condition that would exclude them from moderate intensity exercise
- Presence of an orthopedic condition with significant severity that the exercise protocol may exacerbate
- Currently receiving additional physical therapy treatment for conditions associated with pelvic floor muscle dysfunction
- Recent surgery within the past 3 months without clearance from a medical doctor
- Medication usage that would interfere with their ability to exercise safely
- Individuals recovering from a confirmed eating disorder or recent unexplained weight loss \>10lbs within one month.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 26 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
May 10 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05321953
Start Date
May 26 2022
End Date
May 10 2023
Last Update
May 12 2023
Active Locations (1)
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University of Miami
Coral Gables, Florida, United States, 33146