Understanding Nerve Stimulation for Bowel Problems in Children
Part of Digestive system, Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This research study looks at using sacral neuromodulation—a treatment that uses mild electrical stimulation of nerves in the lower spine—to help children with bowel movement problems. Researchers want to understand how well this treatment works and what improvements matter most to patients and families.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 3 and 18 years old
- Child has a bowel movement disorder (such as constipation or fecal incontinence) without a blockage
- No mechanical blockage in the digestive tract confirmed by testing
- Both child and parent/guardian give informed consent to participate
- Child can safely have an MRI scan (no pacemaker, metal implants, or need for sedation)
- Child does not have epilepsy, inflammatory bowel disease, or recent fractures in the lower spine area
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