Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Children With Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia

Description

The overall objective of this study is to determine the effect of posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) on children with constipation due to pelvic floor dyssynergia. Our main hypothesis is that PTNS effectively treats children with constipation secondary to pelvic floor dyssynergia through modulation of anorectal function. We will perform a single-center, randomized controlled pilot study comparing PTNS to sham stimulation in children with constipation secondary to pelvic floor dyssynergia.

Conditions

Constipation, Fecal Incontinence in Children, Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia

Study Overview

Study Details

Study overview

The overall objective of this study is to determine the effect of posterior tibial nerve stimulation (PTNS) on children with constipation due to pelvic floor dyssynergia. Our main hypothesis is that PTNS effectively treats children with constipation secondary to pelvic floor dyssynergia through modulation of anorectal function. We will perform a single-center, randomized controlled pilot study comparing PTNS to sham stimulation in children with constipation secondary to pelvic floor dyssynergia.

A Randomized Controlled Trial of Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Children With Constipation Due to Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia

Posterior Tibial Nerve Stimulation for Children With Pelvic Floor Dyssynergia

Condition
Constipation
Intervention / Treatment

-

Contacts and Locations

Columbus

Nationwide Children's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43220

Participation Criteria

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Patients 8-18 years of age
  • * Diagnosis of constipation due to pelvic floor dyssynergia
  • * Scheduled to start pelvic floor biofeedback therapy.

Ages Eligible for Study

8 Years to 18 Years

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Nationwide Children's Hospital,

Peter L Lu, MD, MS, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Nationwide Children's Hospital

Study Record Dates

2024-12-30