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The Impact of Respiratory Muscle Training and Patient Education on Chronic Constipation Outcomes

The Impact of a Widely Accessible Respiratory Muscle Training Program Integrated with Patient Education Utilizing a Hybrid Telehealth Platform on Patient-Reported Constipation Outcome Scores: a Call to Treat Beyond the Pelvic Floor

NCT05823259•University of Miami

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Summary

The primary aim of this study will be to determine if a respiratory muscle training program that includes both inspiratory muscle training (IMT) and expiratory muscle training (EMT), targeted at improving respiratory muscle performance-based measures combined with patient education about breathing on the toilet will improve patient satisfaction scores in individuals with chronic constipation (CC).

Eligibility

Age

18 - No limit years

Sex

ALL

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Inclusion Criteria

•Adults \>18 years of age
•Complaint of CC and associated symptoms
•Willing and able to sign an informed consent
•The ability to comply with study guidelines
•Report two or more of the following: straining during more than 25% of defecations, lumpy or hard stools more than 25% of defecations, sensations of incomplete bowel evacuation more than 25% of defecations, manual maneuvers to facilitate more than 25% of defecations, sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage more than 25% of defecations, and fewer than 3 small bowel movements per week.

Exclusion Criteria

•Rectal prolapse greater than grade 2
•Pregnancy
•Cognitive impairments
•Currently receiving physical therapy treatment for conditions associated with pelvic floor muscle dysfunction
•Recent surgery within the past 3 months without clearance from a medical doctor
•Medication usage that would interfere with their ability to exercise safely
•Individuals recovering from a confirmed eating disorder
•Recent unexplained weight loss \>10lbs within one month.

Locations (1)

University of Miami

Coral Gables, Florida, United States

Key Dates

Start Date

May 30, 2023

Primary Completion Date

December 9, 2024

Completion Date

December 9, 2024

Last Updated

December 13, 2024

Enrollment

ACTUAL participants

Conditions

ConstipationConstipation - FunctionalDyssynergia

Interventions

Hybrid Telehealth Program: Respiratory Muscle Training and Patient Education

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ClinicalTrials.gov last update: December 13, 2024Data synced to Clareo: March 29, 2026

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