Efficacy of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Administered in Patients With Dyssynergic Defecation

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Conditions studied: Dyssynergic Defaecation

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07488442

Run by

Ankara Etlik City Hospital

People needed

26

Starts

2026-03-30

Expected to finish

2026-09-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-06-17

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 55. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• 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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• Ankara Etlik City Hospital — Ankara, Yenimahalle, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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