Spinal cord injury trial for easier bowel emptying
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if stimulating certain nerves can help people with spinal cord injury empty their bowels faster and with less effort. It may help reduce the time needed for bowel routines and make them easier.
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Who can take part
- You have a spinal cord injury above the lower back (suprasacral).
- You have been diagnosed with neurogenic bowel dysfunction and currently use digital rectal stimulation to help empty your bowels.
- Your bowel routine takes at least 30 minutes or requires 3 or more cycles of digital rectal stimulation.
- You are at least 18 years old.
- Your spinal cord injury or neurological diagnosis happened at least 12 months ago and your condition is stable.
- You do not have active infections, a colostomy, Crohn’s disease, or serious problems with colon trauma or recent GI surgery.
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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