Bowel irrigation techniques for chronic constipation or stool leakage
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This study compares different bowel irrigation (water-based cleaning) techniques to see how well they work for people with chronic constipation or stool leakage. It may help you manage your symptoms with a non-surgical method.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have been diagnosed with chronic constipation or faecal incontinence (stool leakage) — or both — that fits Rome IV criteria.
- You have never used a transanal irrigation (water enema) system before.
- You have not had major surgery on your rectum or anus (minor procedures like haemorrhoid surgery are okay).
- You can read and understand English, and can give informed consent.
- You are not pregnant and do not plan to become pregnant during the study.
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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