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Is the Evaluation of Anal Distensibility by Endoflip® Technique Useful for the Diagnosis of Anismus?
Sponsor: University Hospital, Rouen
Summary
Terminal constipation affects 13 to 20% of the french population. Anismus is defined by an absence of relaxation or a paradoxical contraction of the striated anal sphincter muscle during defecation. Anismus is one of the main causes of terminal constipation. Anismus diagnosis is retained if 2 out of 3 examinations (manometry, electromyogram, defecography) are positive. EndoFLIP® is a new medical device developed to measure distensibility of a hollow organ. Anal EndoFLIP® l could be a more sensitive and specific tool for detecting anismus in patients with distal constipation. 60 patients suffering from distal constipation will be included in order to perform, in addition to the usual examinations, an anal EndoFlip in order to test the sensitivity and specificity of this method for the diagnosis of anismus.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
61
Start Date
2020-01-14
Completion Date
2024-05-21
Last Updated
2026-10-13
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Anal EndoFLIP®
Anal EndoFLIP® measure to evaluate anal compliance
Anal Manometry
Anal Manometry done in standard care
Defecography
Defecographydone in standard care
Electromyogram
Electromyogram done in standard care
Locations (1)
Rouen University Hospital
Rouen, France