Effectiveness of Electrical Stimulation and Biofeedback on Fecal Incontinence in Children With Repaired Anorectal Malformation

Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age6-10
SponsorSinai University

About this trial

This study aimed to investigate and compare the effect of electrical stimulation and biofeedback with electrical stimulation alone on fecal incontinence in children with repaired imperforate anus, with ages from 6 to 10 years.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

children with repaired anorectal malformation

evident spared anal sphincter muscles by MRI

the age range from 6 to 10 years

able to follow instructions

Disqualifiers

children with absent anal sphincter muscles by MRI

children with post-colon surgery other than ARM

neurologic/neuropathic disorder

sensory or hearing deficits

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • behavioral therapy
  • biofeedback
  • electrical stimulation
  • pelvic floor muscles training

Treatment groups

30 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

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El-Galaa Teaching Hospital Status unavailable 11698, Cairo, Qalyubia GovernorateEgyptEgypt

Sponsors and collaborators

Sinai University

Lead sponsor

El Galaa Teaching Hospital

Collaborator