A randomised controlled trial of biofeedback versus laxatives for chronic idiopathic constipation in women

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN35017966

Enrollment

150

Registered

2003-09-12

Start date

2000-07-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2015-01-13

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Conditions

Digestive System: Constipation Digestive System Constipation

Interventions

Group 1: Single patients 60 min session involving a detailed history of the patient. Advice given on diet and defaecatory posture. Gut function explained and defaecatory exercises demonstrated using b

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 150 patients with 50 patients in each group, from age 18 years.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Diaries, questionnaires, abdominal transit study.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Not provided at time of registration	—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026