N/A N=121 Randomized Single-blind Prevention

The Role of Biofeedback in Improving Continence After Anterior Resection

Rectal Neoplasms · Fecal Incontinence · Aged

Bottom Line

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Enrolled (actual)

121

Serious AEs

9.9%

Results posted

Mar 2022

Primary outcome: Primary: Cleveland Clinic Incontinence (CCI) Score — 4.2; 3.7; 1.2; -0.7 score on a scale — p=0.54

Study Design & Population

Study type: Interventional
Phase: N/A
Interventions: Biofeedback (Behavioral)
Age: Adult, Older Adult · 18+ yrs
Sex: All
Sponsor: University of Southampton
Primary completion: May 2010

Outcome Measures

Outcome	Result	p-value
PRIMARY Cleveland Clinic Incontinence (CCI) Score	4.2; 3.7; 1.2; -0.7	0.54

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether biofeedback exercises improve anal continence after anterior resection for rectal cancer.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Rectosigmoid or rectal cancer

Exclusion Criteria

Inoperable

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