Effectiveness of Electrical Stimulation and Biofeedback on Fecal Incontinence in Children With Repaired Anorectal Malformation
Effectiveness of Electrical Stimulation and Biofeedback on Fecal Incontinence in Children With Repaired Anorectal Malformation: A Comparative Randomized Clinical Trial
Sinai University
30 participants
Jan 1, 2026
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This study aimed to investigate and compare the effect of electrical stimulation and biofeedback with electrical stimulation alone on fecal incontinence in children with repaired imperforate anus, with ages from 6 to 10 years.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria5
- children with repaired anorectal malformation
- evident spared anal sphincter muscles by MRI
- the age range from 6 to 10 years
- able to follow instructions
- Faecal symptoms will be evaluated for a month to confirm study eligibility.
Exclusion Criteria5
- children with absent anal sphincter muscles by MRI
- children with post-colon surgery other than ARM
- neurologic/neuropathic disorder
- sensory or hearing deficits
- psychological disturbances.
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Interventions
instructions, diet and toilet modification, motivation and reinforcement
animated biofeedback for pelvic floor muscles training
anal electrical stimulation to stimulate pelvic floor muscles
exercises to reeducate pelvic floor muscles control
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NCT07366476