N/A
Completed N=72
Physiotherapeutic Intervention in Children With Chronic Functional Constipation
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00906971 ↗Enrolled (actual)
72
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2012
Primary outcomePrimary: Frequency of Defecation. — 3.9; 5.1 days/week — p=<0.05
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether physiotherapy is effective in the treatment of the chronic functional constipation in children.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Frequency of Defecation. |
3.9; 5.1 | <0.05 sig |
| PRIMARY Retentive Fecal Incontinence. |
3.0; 3.6 | >0.05 |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Less than 2 per week defecation
- Fecal incontinence
- Retentive behavior
- Pain at defecation and
- Hard stools
Exclusion Criteria
- Medication use (calcium, antacid, diuretic and hematinic)
- Organic causes (spina bifid, hypothyroidism, hirschusprung disease, developmental delay neuropsychomotor, kidney disease and metabolic diseases)
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00906971). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.