Senna vs. Polyethylene Glycol for Childhood Fecal Incontinence
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial compares two common stool-softening medications—senna (a natural laxative) and polyethylene glycol (PEG, a synthetic stool softener)—to see which works better for children who have frequent accidents due to constipation. The goal is to find the most effective and safe treatment.
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Who can take part
- Child is between 4 and 18 years old
- Child has been diagnosed with functional constipation (persistent difficulty passing stool without a structural cause)
- Child has fecal incontinence (accidental stool leakage) at least 4 times per week
- Child has no structural birth defects or spinal cord problems affecting bowel function
- Child may or may not have tried these treatments before
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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