Kinesio taping for bowel problems after spinal cord injury
Part of Brain & nervous system, Digestive system, Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether Kinesio taping (a special tape placed on the skin) can improve bowel control and function in people with spinal cord injuries. It may help you manage your bowel program better.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have a spinal cord injury at or above the T12 level (chest or higher).
- Your injury happened more than 6 months ago.
- You have upper motor neuron-type neurogenic bowel dysfunction (your bowel muscles are overly tight or spastic).
- You have not had bowel surgery or a colostomy, and no other bowel disease before your injury.
- You can understand and agree to participate in 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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