Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)
Location status: Recruiting
Recruiting
NCT Number: NCT07488442
Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Administered in Patients With Dyssynergic Defecation
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.
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Conditions
Age range
18 year–55 year
Sex eligibility
All sexes
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Not applicable
Primary location
Who can participate
Healthy volunteers accepted: No
Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.
Inclusion criteria
- 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
- Exclusion of organic and metabolic causes of chronic constipation
Exclusion criteria
- Active bowel disease
- Presence of an active anal fissure
- History of major abdominal surgery
- Presence of a neurological disorder
- Presence of a serious psychiatric disorder
- Use of medications that cause constipation
Treatment and study plan
Pelvic floor rehabilitation
OtherRelaxation and kegel exercises and biofeedback therapy
Pelvic floor rehabilitation+cognitive behavioral therapy
BehavioralRelaxation and kegel exercises, biofeedback therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy
Primary outcomes
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Wexner Constipation Score
Time frame: first day of treatment and 5th week of treatment
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Constipation Severity Scale
Time frame: first day of treatment and 5th week of treatment
Secondary outcomes
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Bristol Stool Chart
Time frame: first day of treatment and 5th week of treatment
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Beck Depression Scale
Time frame: first day of treatment and 5th week of treatment
Study contacts
Contact information is provided by the study sponsor or research team.
Sponsors and collaborators
Lead sponsor
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Other Gov
Registry information
Official study title
An Evaluation of the Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Administered in Conjunction With Pelvic Floor Exercises in Patients With Dyssynergic Defecation
Important dates
- Study start
- 2026
- Primary completion
- 2026
- Study completion
- 2026
- First posted
- Mar 23, 2026
- Registry last updated
- Jun 17, 2026
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