bowel incontinence fecal incontinence
Conditions
Interventions
Physiotherapeutic treatment is administered according to a standardized
protocol, which has been developed by clinicians and physiotherapists
specialized in the field of pelvic floor disorders. Phys
Sponsors
Universiteit Maastricht
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Adults (aged 18 and over) Fecal incontinence complaints due to different etiologies persisting for at least 6 months Vaizey incontinence score of at least 12 Failure of conservative treatment (dietary adaptations and pharmacological agents)
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Physiothery during previous six months Intelectually or linguistically incapable to finish therapy Anorectal tumor within past two years Chronic diarrhea Overflow incontinence Proctitis Colitis ulcerosa Croh's disease Soiling Ileo-anal or colo-anal anastomosis Rectal prolapse in situ
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary study outcome is the Vaizey incontinence score. Deze score reflects the severity of FI and ranges from 0 (complete continence) to 24 (complete incontinence). | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures are medication use, anorectal manometry, rectal capacity measurement, anorectal sensation, symptom diary, Fecal Incontinence Quality of Life scale (FIQL), PREFAB-score (severity score) and the Global Perceived Effect score (GPE-score). | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed