Clinical Trial: RCT: STARR vs Biofeedback

Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: Completed
Study Type: Interventional

Official Title: Outcomes of Stapled Trans-Anal Rectal Resection (STARR) vs. Biofeedback in the Treatment of Outlet Obstruction Associated With Rectal Intussusception and Rectocele: A Mult

Brief Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the safety and symptomatic outcomes achieved with Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (STARR) compared to biofeedback training in patients with obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS).

Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Ethicon Endo-Surgery (Europe) GmbH

Current Primary Outcome: ODS total score [ Time Frame: 12 months ]

Original Primary Outcome: Same as current

Current Secondary Outcome: PAC-QoL score [ Time Frame: 12 months ]

Original Secondary Outcome: Same as current

Information By: Ethicon Endo-Surgery (Europe) GmbH

Dates:
Date Received: November 8, 2007
Date Started: February 2004
Date Completion:
Last Updated: December 17, 2013
Last Verified: December 2013