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Footstool in Alleviating Symptoms of Evacuation Disorder
Sponsor: Ohio State University
Summary
The purpose of this research study is to compare the use of footstools of 2 different heights in patients with symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction such as straining excessively during bowel movements and a sense of incomplete emptying. We are testing these footstools to see if using a footstool can improve these symptoms. Participants who enroll will be randomly assigned to either a 7 or 9 inch footstool. They will use the footstool for 8 weeks. During this time they will complete some online surveys about their bowel symptoms.
Official title: FASED: Footstool in Alleviating Symptoms of Evacuation Disorder
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
50
Start Date
2022-12-27
Completion Date
2026-07-31
Last Updated
2026-07-16
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
7 inch Footstool for bowel movements
Use of a toilet footstool during defecation for 8 weeks. Participants in this group received a 7-inch footstool designed to elevate the feet and modify toileting posture to facilitate bowel evacuation. The intervention was performed during routine bowel movements at home.
9 inch Footstool for bowel movements
Use of a toilet footstool during defecation for 8 weeks. Participants in this arm received a 9-inch footstool designed to elevate the feet and modify toileting posture to facilitate bowel evacuation. The intervention was performed during routine bowel movements at home.
Locations (1)
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, Ohio, United States