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Biofeedback for Women With Dyssynergic Defecation (DD)
Sponsor: Ahram Canadian University
Summary
This research aimed to compare the effect of Biofeedback (BFB) versus Lifestyle management in form of stretching positions and patient's education position of defecation, in addition to rectal massage, and anal dilators among Dyssynergic Defecation (DD) in Females. It is common and affects up to one half of patients with chronic constipation. This acquired behavioral problem is due to the inability to coordinate the abdominal and pelvic floor muscles to evacuate stools
Official title: Biofeedback-based Pelvic Floor Retraining in Females With Dyssynergic Defecation
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
35 Years - 65 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
58
Start Date
2026-06-15
Completion Date
2026-11-01
Last Updated
2026-06-03
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Lifestyle management in form of stretching positions and patient's education position of defecation
1. Stretching Positions: \*Child's Pose\*\* Reverse Kegel Exercises \*\*\*Supine Piriformis Stretch. 2. Education Defecation Position: patient sit with her knees positioned higher than hips, use a small footstool. Lean forward from the hips and rest your forearms on thighs. 3. Rectal Massage: Using a water-based lubricant and a clean, gloved finger, therapist can gently massage the internal anal sphincter to encourage it to relax. 4. Anal Dilators: patient lie on her side or back with pillows under knees. Apply a generous amount of water-based lubricant to both the dilator and anal area. Ask patient to gently bear down as if passing gas and insert the tip. Pause if she feel the muscle contract or guard, ask her to focus on breathing, and wait for the muscle to soften before inserting it further.Once fully inserted, ask her to breathe in deeply to distend her belly, then exhale while maintaining abdominal distention. Visualize the pelvic floor dropping.
Locations (1)
Ahram Canadian University
Giza, Cairo Governorate, Egypt