Low level laser therapy for bowel blockages in women
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a treatment called low-level laser therapy (a light-based treatment) to improve bowel movements in women with obstructive defecation syndrome, a condition that makes it hard to pass stool. The laser is applied to the area near the rectum to help relax the muscles and improve function.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman between 30 and 45 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with obstructive defecation syndrome (a type of chronic constipation) using the Renzi score.
- You have had trouble passing stool for at least 3 months.
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 25 and 30.
- You have given birth 2 or 3 times.
- You do not have certain other conditions like colon cancer, endometriosis, or a history of pelvic surgery.
Quick eligibility check
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