Randomized controlled trial of an Internet-of-Medical-Things device for patient-guided anorectal biofeedback therapy.

ABSTRACT: Biofeedback therapy is useful for treatment of functional defecation disorders but is not widely available and is labor intensive. We developed an Internet-of-Medical-Things (IoMT) device, enabling self-guided biofeedback therapy. This study assesses the safety and efficacy of self-guided biofeedback therapy using the IoMT device in comparison to standard operator-led therapy. Patients experiencing urge or seepage fecal incontinence (≥1 episode/week) were randomly assigned to either our IoMT system or to the conventional anorectal manometry-based therapy. Both interventions comprised six weekly sessions, focusing on enhancing anal strength, endurance, and coordination. The novel device facilitated self-guided therapy via visual instructions on a companion app. Primary outcomes included saf

SUBMITTER: Zhou J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11432836 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature