Can a child's walk reveal hidden pelvic floor troubles? a study investigates.
NCT ID NCT07727837
First seen Jul 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 28, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looks at children aged 6 to 18 with chronic constipation or fecal incontinence. Researchers want to see if pelvic floor muscle function is linked to how they walk, balance, and move, as well as their overall quality of life. Using muscle sensors and walking tests, the goal is to better understand these connections.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If links are found, it could point toward better ways to assess and treat pelvic floor issues in children with bowel problems.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't test any therapy. The findings may not apply to all children.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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About 95 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2026
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
The study will include children aged 6-18 years diagnosed with a defecation disorder according to Rome IV clinical criteria. Participants must have a history of constipation or fecal incontinence for at least 3 months, cognitive and auditory abilities to follow simple commands, and written consent from their parent or guardian. Children with orthopedic, neurological, or sensory impairments that prevent participation, or with recent surgery or significant neurological disease, will be excluded.
- Ages
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6 to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: * Being between 6 and 18 years of age * Diagnosed with a defecation disorder by a pediatric surgeon according to Rome IV clinical criteria * Having a history of constipation or fecal incontinence lasting at least 3 months * Cognitive and auditory abilities sufficient to understand and follow simple verbal commands * Written consent provided by the child's parent or legal guardian Exclusion Criteria: * Having orthopedic or neurological conditions that would impair lower extremity movements or walking * History of surgery within the last 6 months * History of neurological disorders (e.g., cerebral palsy, epilepsy, neuromuscular diseases) * Having visual or hearing impairments severe enough to prevent participation in the study
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How to take part
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The places running it
2 sites. The list below names each one and where it is.
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The official record
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ege University
NOT_YET_RECRUITINGIzmir, Bornova, 35100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Ege University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Pediatric Surgery
RECRUITINGIzmir, Turkey (Türkiye)
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