Footstool in Alleviating Symptoms of Evacuation Disorder

Running, not enrolling · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Pelvic Floor Dysfunc, Chronic Constipation

In brief

The purpose of this research study is to compare the use of footstools of 2 different heights in patients with symptoms of pelvic floor dysfunction such as straining excessively during bowel movements and a sense of incomplete emptying. We are testing these footstools to see if using a footstool can improve these symptoms. Participants who enroll will be randomly assigned to either a 7 or 9 inch footstool. They will use the footstool for 8 weeks. During this time they will complete some online surveys about their bowel symptoms.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT07709078
Run by: Ohio State University
People needed: 50
Starts: 2022-12-27
Expected to finish: 2026-07-31
Last updated by the study team: 2026-07-21

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

Age 18 years or older Able to understand, read, and write English
Evidence of pelvic floor dysfunction based on at least one of the following:
Symptoms of excessive straining during bowel movements, feeling of incomplete evacuation, or need for digital evacuation of stool more than 25% of the time Abnormal anorectal manometry Abnormal balloon expulsion test Abnormal magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) defecography or barium defecography

You may not qualify if…

Any physical, mental, or emotional condition that, in the opinion of the Principal Investigator, may pose a safety concern or interfere with study participation Prior use of a toilet footstool for defecation Currently pregnant, based on self-reported pregnancy status during screening Active cancer Current opioid use

Where it is running

Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center — Columbus, Ohio, United States

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