Fermented Foods for Bowel Health After Spinal Cord Injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether eating fermented foods—like yogurt, sauerkraut, and kimchi—can help improve bowel function in people with chronic spinal cord injury. Many people with SCI struggle with constipation or bowel control, and this trial explores whether these foods might help.
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Who can take part
- Age 18–70 years
- At least 1 year since your spinal cord injury occurred
- Spinal cord injury in the neck or upper back area (cervical or thoracic)
- You have bowel problems like constipation, long bathroom routines, or accidents—at least one of these
- A stable bowel routine you've followed consistently for at least 4 weeks
- Medically stable with no recent hospitalizations or acute illnesses
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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