Constipation is a very common problem. Western style toilets that Americans use require the person to sit on the toilet. However, results from uncontrolled studies suggests that a squatting posture (as prevalent in many foreign countries) may be better at facilitating evacuation compared to a Western style commode. Hence, the investigators propose to evaluate the benefits of a footstool on symptoms and anorectal functions in constipated patients.
Hypothesis: the regular squatting assist device (7 inches) but not a sham device (2 inches tall) will improve symptoms of constipation.
| Study Type : |
Interventional (Clinical Trial) |
| Estimated Enrollment : |
85 participants |
| Allocation: |
Randomized |
| Intervention Model: |
Parallel Assignment |
| Masking: |
Single (Participant) |
| Primary Purpose: |
Treatment |
| Official Title: |
Use of a Squatting Assist Device in Patients With Constipation |
| Study Start Date : |
September 2016 |
| Estimated Primary Completion Date : |
September 2018 |
| Estimated Study Completion Date : |
September 2018 |
Contacts
| Contact: Kelly J Feuerhak |
507-255-6802 |
For enrollment please visit www.clinicaltrials.gov.
