Enema treatment for bowel leakage in children
Part of Digestive system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a saline-glycerin enema can help children with bowel leakage (fecal incontinence). It is designed for children aged 3 to 16 who have leakage due to certain conditions like corrected anal birth defects, Hirschsprung disease, or severe constipation.
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Who can take part
- Be between 3 and 16 years old
- Have bowel leakage at least once a week
- Have a condition like corrected anal defect, Hirschsprung disease, or severe constipation causing the leakage
- Be able to follow a daily bowel routine at home with help from a caregiver
- Have a caregiver available for training and giving the enema each day
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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