Anismus

MONDO:0000480

A focal dystonia of the pelvic floor muscles during attempted defecation.

Also known as: anal region skeletal muscle focal dystonia, focal dystonia of anal region skeletal muscle, dyskinetic puborectalis, dyssynergic defecation, puborectalis syndrome, rectosphincteric dyssynergia, spastic pelvic floor syndrome, sphincteric disobedience syndrome

27 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 12 tagged with Anismus itself.

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↑ Skeletal muscle disorder (1363) ↑ Focal dystonia (89)

Including sub-types (27) Tagged with Anismus (12)

Trials to join now! 17 Not yet finished but already full! 1 Completed 9

New study tests biofeedback for better bathroom relief

Symptom relief By invitation only

This study compares biofeedback training to lifestyle changes (like special positions and massage) for women with dyssynergic defecation, a condition where pelvic floor muscles don't relax properly during bowel movements. About 58 women aged 35-65 with chronic constipation will p…

Sponsor: Ahram Canadian University • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Aug 23, 2026 00:00 UTC

Anismus

Where it sits in the disease tree

New study tests biofeedback for better bathroom relief