Abdominal stimulation for bowel issues after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial tests if electrical stimulation on the stomach can help people with spinal cord injury have faster, easier bowel movements. It may help if your bowel routine takes longer than 30 minutes.
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Who can take part
- You have a spinal cord injury (from any cause).
- Your injury happened more than 1 year ago.
- Your injury level is between C2 and S5.
- You feel your bowel movements take too long.
- Your bowel routine takes more than 30 minutes.
- You do not have an implanted bladder stimulator, inflammatory bowel disease, or are 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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