4.1. Analysis.
Comparison 4 Constipation, Outcome 1 Bowel movements per week.
Bowel movements per week | ||||||||
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Study | Measure | Patients | Baseline | One year | 'Off' period | 'On' period | Change (%) | Notes |
Dinning 2015# | Mean (SD) | 53 | 3.6 (2.0) | 4.0 (1.9) | 4.3 (1.8) | 0.7 (19%) | Off period is sham, and on period is suprasensory stimulation | |
Kenefick 2002# | Mean (range) | 2 | 2 (1 and 3) | 8 (8 and 9) | 2 (1 and 2) | 5 (4 and 5) | 3 (150%) |