Comparing two ways to fix a rectocele through the anus or vagina
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests if fixing an anterior rectocele through the anus works just as well as through the vagina. It’s for women who have trouble with bowel movements because of a rectocele that is at least 3 cm and hasn’t gotten better with changes in diet or lifestyle.
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Who can take part
- You are an adult woman
- You have trouble with bowel movements caused by a rectocele
- Your rectocele is 3 cm or larger when you bear down
- You have tried non-surgical treatments like diet changes or laxatives, and they did not help enough
- You do not have slow-transit constipation (where stool moves too slowly through your colon)
- You have not had surgery before for a rectocele or other rectal problems
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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