Table 3 |
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| Secondary outcome measures with p-values (n = 20) | ||||
| Outcome | Baseline | Week 2 | Week 4 | P-value (week 4 – week 0) |
| Straining during defecation | 100.0% | 70.0% | 65.0% | P = 0.01 |
| Hard stools | 90.0% | 65.0% | 65.0% | P = 0.10 |
| Sensation of incomplete evacuation | 90.0% | 35.0% | 40.0% | P < 0.01 |
| Sensation of anorectal obstruction | 90.0% | 40.0% | 45.0% | P < 0.01 |
| Manual manoeuvres | 10.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% | P = 0.56 |
| Abdominal pain | 60.0% | 30.0% | 20.0% | P = 0.01 |
| Reflux episodes | 60.0% | 45.0% | 20.0% | P = 0.01 |
de Milliano et al. Nutrition Journal 2012 11:80 doi:10.1186/1475-2891-11-80
