Meta-Analysis Results on Biofeedback Therapy Efficacy for Chronic Constipation

19 randomized controlled trials were included in a systematic review and meta-analysis evaluating biofeedback therapy for chronic constipation. The analysis, performed by Yuyuan Tu, was published on figshare in May 2026. Results include pooled effect estimates for response rate, defecation frequency, symptom scores, and quality of life.

Use Cases

• Evaluate the efficacy of biofeedback therapy based on the reported overall response rate and weekly defecation frequency
• Assess changes in patient-reported outcomes based on the constipation symptom score and quality of life score
• Compare safety profiles between treatment groups based on the analysis of adverse events
• Support evidence-based clinical guidelines based on the systematic review of 19 randomized controlled trials

Strengths

• The analysis includes 19 randomized controlled trials, providing a structured synthesis of evidence
• Results are presented with specific statistical measures, including risk ratios, mean differences, and standardized mean differences with confidence intervals
• The document is licensed under CC-BY-4.0, allowing for reuse and sharing

Limitations

• The dataset is a 17.5 KB DOCX file containing summary text, not raw tabular data from the trials
• Row count and column-level documentation are absent; field semantics must be inferred from the text
• The authors note the reliability of conclusions is limited by small sample sizes and methodological limitations of the included studies

Provenance

Source

figshare

Collection Method

Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials retrieved from eight databases

Time Range

Studies published from database inception up to August 19, 2025

Freshness

Last updated 2026-05-28 04:50:57