Clinical trials: Defecation Disorder
Dyssynergic Defaecation, Evacuation Disorder
Infracoccygeal Botox for Dyssynergia
Background: Constipation is a common problem, affecting up to 20% of the population during their lifetime. Some patients respond poorly to standard treatments such as laxatives.
- Conditions
- Dyssynergic Defaecation, Evacuation Disorder, Anismus, Defecation Disorder
- Trial name
- NCT04879524
- Testing
- Percutaneous infracoccygeal Botulinum toxin injection to puborectalis
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 8 people
- Sponsor
- Queen Mary University of London
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diarrhea
Does Welchol (Colesevelam Hydrochloride) Improve Colonic Transit in Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (D-IBS)?
Our hypothesis is that the medication approved for treatment of high blood cholesterol levels, Colesevelam HCl (WELCHOL), decreases colonic transit and permeability in patients with diarrhea due to irritable bowel syndrome.
- Trial name
- welchol (NCT00911612)
- Testing
- Colesevelam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Gastroschisis
Evaluation of Glycerin Suppositories to Improve Bowel Function in Gastroschisis
Gastroschisis is a congenital defect of the abdominal wall that leads to evisceration of various amounts of the abdominal organs.
- Trial name
- NCT03355326
- Testing
- Glycerin Suppository
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Obstructed Defecation Syndrome, Rectocele
Stapled TransAnal Rectal Resection (STARR) With Contour® TranstarTM
The stapled transanal rectal resection (STARR procedure) is an effective treatment for obstructed defecation syndrome (ODS) caused by intussusception and rectocele.
- Conditions
- Obstructed Defecation Syndrome, Rectocele, Intussusception, SNS
- Trial name
- STARR (NCT00673400)
- Testing
- Stapled transanal rectum resection
- Where
- Switzerland
- Volunteers
- 52 people
- Sponsor
- Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen
Ileus, Gastro-Intestinal Disorder
A Study to Evaluate LB1148 for Return of Bowel Function in Subjects Undergoing Bowel Resection
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of LB1148 in subjects undergoing planned bowel resection.
- Trial name
- INTEGRITY (NCT05470387)
- Testing
- LB1148
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Palisade Bio
Joint Diseases, Arthritis
A Study to Compare the Frequency of Constipation Symptoms With Tapentadol Immediate Release (IR) Treatment Versus Oxycodone IR Treatment in Patients With End-stage Joint Disease
The purpose of this study is to compare bowel function/constipation that occurs during tapentadol treatment with that occuring during oxycodone treatment, as measured by the frequency of spontaneous bowel movements per week.
- Conditions
- Joint Diseases, Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT00784277
- Testing
- oxycodone CR, oxycodone IR, Tapentadol ER (CG5503)
- Volunteers
- 597 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Spinal Cord Injury, Constipation
Utility of an Animated Bowel Biofeedback Training Routine to Improve Bowel Function in Individuals With SCI
An injury to the spinal cord results in a number of secondary medical problems, including the inability to voluntarily control the bowels.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Constipation, Fecal Incontinence, Neurogenic Bowel
- Trial name
- NCT02406859
- Testing
- Bowel Biofeedback, Anorectal Manometry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Spinal Cord Injury
Bowel Care and Cardiovascular Function After Spinal Cord Injury
The main goal of this project is to determine the effects of lidocaine lubricant on cardiovascular function during routine bowel care in individuals with spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT01567605
- Testing
- Lidocaine lubricant
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Simon Fraser University
Obstructive Defecation Syndrome, Chronic Constipation
Study of Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (STARR) Surgery in Refractory Constipation Associated With Obstructive Defecation Syndrome (ODS)
The primary purpose of this study is to determine how effective and how durable STARR (stapled transanal rectal resection) surgery is in relieving symptoms of intractable constipation associated with obstructive defecation…
- Conditions
- Obstructive Defecation Syndrome, Chronic Constipation, Rectocele, Intussusception
- Trial name
- NCT00256984
- Testing
- Stapled Transanal Resection (STARR) with Transtar (PROXIMATE®) 33 mm Circular Stapler
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Intestinal Disease
Neuromuscular Blockade Comparison for GI-2 Recovery After Bowel Resection
The purpose of this research study is to see the outcome of Sugammadex versus Neostigmine with Glycopyrrolate in colorectal surgery as it relates to its effects on post-surgical time (in hours) to first bowel movement and…
- Trial name
- NCT06112353
- Testing
- Neostigmine Injectable Solution, Sugammadex injection
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 132 people
- Sponsor
- University of California, Irvine
Opioid Induced Constipation
To Evaluate Patient Preference of Movantik and Polyethylene Glycol 3350 for Opioid Induced Constipation
The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients with opioid induced constipation prefer treatment with naloxegol (Movantik) or with Polyethylene Glycol 3350.
- Trial name
- NCT03060512
- Testing
- Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Movantik
- Where
- 53 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 276 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
Gastrointestinal Diseases, Ileus Paralytic
Myoelectric Activity Following Colorectal Surgery and Return of Bowel Function
The purpose of the study is to determine if the myoelectrical measurements made by the G-Tech Wireless Patch System correlate with clinical markers of postoperative recovery such as passage of flatus/bowel movement, oral…
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Diseases, Ileus Paralytic, Ileus
- Trial name
- NCT05298774
- Testing
- G-tech WPS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Constipation, Fecal Incontinence
A Colonic Tube to Improve Bowel Function in Spinal Cord Injury
The investigators want to know if placing a tube through the skin and into the colon to flush out the colon is safe and effective in helping spinal cord Veterans with bowel management.
- Conditions
- Constipation, Fecal Incontinence, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT00345397
- Testing
- Percutaneous endoscopic colostomy (PEC) tube
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Pelvic Floor Dysfunction
Evaluation of the Rectal Reflex Using Anal Acoustic Reflectometry
Anal Acoustic Reflectometry (AAR) is a reliable and reproducible technique that has been studied in our department over the last 6 years.
- Trial name
- NCT02782377
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 40 people
- Sponsor
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Bowel Dysfunction, Postoperative Complications
Sugammadex To IMprove Bowel Function
Colon and rectal surgery is associated with high cost, long length of stay, high postoperative surgical site infection rate, high incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and a high rate of hospital readmission.
- Conditions
- Bowel Dysfunction, Postoperative Complications, Neuromuscular Blockade
- Trial name
- STIM_Bowel (NCT04546672)
- Testing
- Sugammadex, Neostigmine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Functional Disorder of Intestine
Bowel Function After Minimally Invasive Urogynecologic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of a standardized postoperative bowel regimen of over-the-counter medications in subjects undergoing minimally invasive urogynecologic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01044212
- Testing
- Docusate, Bowel medications
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester
Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain
Patients-Controlled Epidural Analgesia After Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity Using Morphine-Levobupivacaine Regimens
Adequate postoperative analgesia can facilitate recovery following gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity. The efficacy and safety of intravenous patient - controlled analgesia has been studied, but up to date no data are…
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Bowel Function, Postoperative Ambulation
- Trial name
- NCT01249872
- Testing
- GROUP A : 0 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP B : 1 mg MORPHINE- 0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP C : 2 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University of Patras
Constipation, Prolapse, Vaginal
Effect of Preoperative Fiber on Postoperative Bowel Function
Post-operative constipation is one of the most common complaints after pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Psyillum fiber is an FDA-approved, over the counter dietary supplement that is commonly used to treat constipation.
- Trial name
- NCT04882995
- Testing
- Psyillium fiber
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Spinal Cord Injury, Paraplegia
Exoskeletal-assisted Walking to Improve Mobility, Bowel Function and Cardio-Metabolic Profiles in Persons With SCI
The primary objective of this study is to achieve successful walking skills using exoskeletal walking devices over the course of 36 sessions in 3 months at specific velocities and distances in people with chronic SCI who are…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Paraplegia, Tetraplegia
- Trial name
- EAWSCI (NCT02314221)
- Testing
- Exoskeletal-assisted walking (ReWalk, Ekso)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center