Clinical Trial

The Role of Anorectal Manometry in Pediatric Chronic Refractory Constipation

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Summary
This research protocol outlines a two-year descriptive cross-sectional study to investigate the role of high-resolution anorectal manometry (HRAM) in children aged 4-18 years with chronic refractory constipation.The study plans to enroll 54 patients at Ain Shams University Specialized Hospital . The study aims to identify different patterns of anorectal dysfunction (like dyssynergic defecation or rectal hyposensitivity) using standardized international protocols. A key goal is to determine if these manometry findings can directly guide specific management strategies, such as biofeedback therapy for dyssynergia or botulinum toxin injections for anal hypertension. improving outcomes for children who do not respond to standard constipation therapies.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07291661
Lead Sponsor Assiut University
Conditions Refractory Constipation, Fecal Incontinence in Children
Enrollment 54 participants
Start Date 2026-01-01
Primary Completion 2027-12-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2027-12-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-12-18