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Recruiting NCT03819062
Sacral Neuromodulation as Treatment for Chronic Constipation
Trial Parameters
Condition Chronic Constipation
Sponsor McMaster University
Study Type INTERVENTIONAL
Phase N/A
Enrollment 20
Sex ALL
Min Age 6 Years
Max Age 70 Years
Start Date 2019-09-08
Completion 2025-02-01
Interventions
Low Level Laser Therapy
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.