ArticleFrontiers in medicine2026
Home-based biofeedback with local anal electrical stimulation for fecal incontinence in women without sphincter structural defects.
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Background: Fecal incontinence (FI) is a prevalent and distressing condition with restricted access to specialized biofeedback therapy. Home-based biofeedback devices constitute a potential solution to enhance treatment accessibility; however, evidence from sham-controlled trials assessing their physiological effects remains scarce. Methods: We conducted a single-center exploratory pilot study with a sham control involving women diagnosed with fecal incontinence. Baseline and post-treatment assessments included anorectal manometry, endoanal ultrasound, and evaluations of clinical symptoms. Subjects were allocated to either the intervention or sham therapy group and performed home training sessions six times per week over a period of 12 weeks. Adherence to the training regimen was monitored via a mobile application. Results: A total of 67 patients were screened, and 14 were assigned to intervention ( Conclusion: Home-based electrical biofeedback therapy was associated with positive trends in both anorectal physiological parameters and clinical symptom scores in women with fecal incontinence. These preliminary findings provide a basis for further investigation into home-based rehabilitation support strategies within controlled pelvic floor rehabilitation programs through larger randomized controlled trials.
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