Levator Ani Syndrome
Conditions
Interventions
Electroacupuncture Group:Bilateral Xialiao (BL34) and Huiyang (BL35) long electroacupuncture deep needling, 3 sessions/week for 8 weeks (24 sessions), 30 minutes/session with 2Hz low-frequency stimula
Biofeedback:Weisi EMG biofeedback system training, 3 sessions/week for 8 weeks (24 sessions), 30 minutes/session pelvic floor relaxation and coordination training
Sponsors
Suzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 75 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Aged 18-75 years; Meet Rome IV LAS criteria with positive digital rectal exam for puborectalis/levator ani tenderness; Baseline "7-day average pain NRS (0-10) =4"; Allow comorbid constipation/defecation disorders (recorded for subgroup analysis); Able to complete study and provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Organic anorectal diseases explaining symptoms (e.g., tumors, active inflammation, acute abscess/infection); Major anorectal surgery or acute perianal infection within 3 months; Severe cardiopulmonary diseases, bleeding tendencies, pacemakers/implantable defibrillators; Pregnancy/lactation; Severe mental/cognitive impairment affecting compliance; Other conditions deemed unsuitable by investigators.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| numerical rating scale; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Tenderness Score;Patient Global Impression of Change and Adequate Relief;Short Form-36;Patient Assessment of Constipation Symptoms;Anorectal Manometry and Balloon Expulsion Test;Safety Index; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactWu Bensheng
Suzhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine affiliated to Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine
Outcome results
None listed