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NCT03819062 Sacral Neuromodulation as Treatment for Chronic Constipation

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NCT ID NCT03819062
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor McMaster University
Condition Chronic Constipation
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment 20 participants
Start Date 2019-09-08
Primary Completion 2025-02-01

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 6 Years
Max Age 70 Years
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Interventions
Low Level Laser Therapy

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What to Expect as a Participant

You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.

This trial targets 20 participants in total. It began in 2019-09-08 with a primary completion date of 2025-02-01.

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Brief Summary

The objective of this study is to study if low level laser therapy will do more good than harm for patients with severe chronic refractory constipation. It is a proof of concept study without a placebo arm.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients with severe chronic refractory constipation * Must have undergone high resolution colonic manometry that shows abnormal coordination between colonic motility and ano-rectal function. Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant patients * Known malignancies in the area of treatment * Active bleeding in area of treatment * Active deep vein thrombosis * When tatoos are present at area of treatment * Patients that are light sensitive * Patients who take NSAIDS or steroids.

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Jihong Chen, MD PhD

✉ chen338@mcmaster.ca

📞 2263439909

Principal Investigator

Jihong Chen, MD PhD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

McMaster University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT03819062 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 6 Years or older, up to 70 Years, studying Chronic Constipation. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT03819062 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT03819062 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at chen338@mcmaster.ca for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT03819062 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Hamilton, Canada.

Who is sponsoring the NCT03819062 clinical trial?

NCT03819062 is sponsored by McMaster University. The principal investigator is Jihong Chen, MD PhD at McMaster University. The trial plans to enroll 20 participants.

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