Study of bowel irrigation for constipation or incontinence
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a new bowel irrigation technique to help people with chronic constipation or fecal incontinence manage their symptoms. If you have these issues and haven't tried anal irrigation before, you may be eligible.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have chronic constipation, fecal incontinence, or both, and it fits the Rome IV criteria.
- You can read and understand written English.
- You are willing to give written consent.
- You have not used any anal irrigation system before.
- You have not had major rectal or anal surgery (minor procedures like hemorrhoid treatment are okay).
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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