puborectalis muscle relaxation-deficient type of defecation
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Symptoms of difficulty in defecation must have persisted for at least 6 months. 2)In the past 3 months, at least 25% of bowel movements must be accompanied by features indicative of pelvic floor dyssynergia. Features of pelvic floor dyssynergia include: Difficulty in defecation: Straining or exertion during bowel movements, prolonged duration of bowel movements, sensation of incomplete evacuation, etc. Constipation: Reduced frequency of bowel movements, increased intervals between bowel movements, dry and hard stool consistency, etc. At least one of the following examinations (pelvic floor electromyography (EMG), (dynamic) magnetic resonance defecography, and barium enema) should indicate concentrated features: Pelvic floor muscle tension: Excessive tension in pelvic floor muscles leading to difficulty in defecation. Inability of pelvic floor muscles to relax: Impaired relaxation of the pelvic floor muscles affecting defecation. Pelvic floor muscle dysfunction: Weakness in muscles, coordination issues, etc. 3)All subjects must undergo screening by departments of digestive surgery, psychosomatic medicine, and radiology. 4)Presence of anxiety or depression as assessed by a psychiatrist or psychologist. 5)Participants must willingly and knowingly agree to participate, and provide signed informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Individuals with constipation caused by opioid medications. 2)Those with organic intestinal diseases diagnosed through electronic colonoscopy or barium enema. 3)Women who are breastfeeding or pregnant. 4)Participants who have received treatment with neuroregulators in the three months prior to enrollment. 5)Individuals assessed as incapable of self-care based on activities of daily living assessment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Patient symptom self-rating scale; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Magnetic resonance defecography (MRD);Electromyography (EMG);Barium enema;Constipation Patient Lifestyle Assessment Scale;Kess Scale;Generalized Anxiety Disorder Scale (GAD-7);Patient Health Questionnaire-9 (PHQ-9);Patient Health Questionnaire-15 (PHQ-15); | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region People's Hospital