Study of bowel leakage patterns using rectal pressure tests
Part of Kidney & urinary, Mental health, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial builds a “database” to better understand why some people have stool (faecal) leakage versus double incontinence (urine plus stool). It asks about symptoms and performs a rectal pressure test to see which factors are linked to different types of leakage.
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Who can take part
- Be older than 18 years
- Have stool leakage (faecal incontinence) based on your own report
- Be able to undergo the rectal pressure test (anorectal manometry)
- No current infection or inflammation around the rectum (including abscess)
- Be able to cooperate with the test and finish questionnaires
- Not be pregnant
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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