Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Administered in Patients With Dyssynergic Defecation

Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18-55
SponsorAnkara Etlik City Hospital

About this trial

The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of cognitive-behavioral therapy when used in conjunction with lifestyle modifications and pelvic floor rehabilitation.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

A history of constipation lasting longer than one year

Chronic constipation as defined by the Rome IV criteria

Being between the ages of 18 and 55

Findings consistent with dyssynergic defecation on anorectal manometry and balloon defecography

Disqualifiers

Active bowel disease

Presence of an active anal fissure

History of major abdominal surgery

Presence of a neurological disorder

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • Pelvic floor rehabilitation
  • Pelvic floor rehabilitation+cognitive behavioral therapy

Treatment groups

26 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Sponsors and collaborators