Enema device study for children with spina bifida
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial tests an enema device to help children and young adults with spina bifida better manage bowel leaks. If you already do regular enemas, the study will see whether the device makes bowel care easier and more effective.
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Who can take part
- Be between 2 and 30 years old
- Have weak bowel “sphincter” muscle tone (difficulty controlling stool)
- Do regular enemas to manage bowel leaks (fecal incontinence)
- Be able to take part in the study in English
- Not be pregnant
- Not be in the prison system, a state ward, or unable to make your own decisions as an adult
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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