Footstool in Alleviating Symptoms of Evacuation Disorder

Conditions

• Chronic Constipation
• Pelvic Floor Dysfunc

Eligibility Criteria

Sex

ALL

Age

18 Years - N/A

Healthy Volunteers

Not accepted

Interventions

• 7 inch Footstool for bowel movements — DEVICE
  Use of a toilet footstool during defecation for 8 weeks. Participants in this group received a 7-inch footstool designed to elevate the feet and modify toileting posture to facilitate bowel evacuation. The intervention was performed during routine bowel movements at home.
• 9 inch Footstool for bowel movements — DEVICE
  Use of a toilet footstool during defecation for 8 weeks. Participants in this arm received a 9-inch footstool designed to elevate the feet and modify toileting posture to facilitate bowel evacuation. The intervention was performed during routine bowel movements at home.

Study Details

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 Dates

First listed

Jul 16, 2026

Start date

Dec 27, 2022

Status verified

Jul 2026

Primary completion

Jul 11, 2026

Completion

Jul 31, 2026

Study Design

Enrollment

50 participants (estimated)

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

TREATMENT

Arms

• Active Comparator: 7 Inch footstool
  Participants in this group receive a 7 inch footstool
• Active Comparator: 9 inch footstool
  Participants in this group receive a 9 inch footstool

Primary Outcome Measure

Change in Average Weekly Complete Spontaneous Bowel Movements (CSBMs) [ Time Frame: 8 weeks ]

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