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NCT02383758 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Encopresis in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders

A NA study, sponsored by Emory University.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
22
Enrollment target

NCT02383758: Completed NA study, sponsored by Emory University.

NCT02383758 is a NA study that has completed, run by Emory University. The registered enrollment target is 22 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02383758, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Emory University.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
22 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of this study is to try to treat bowel movement (BM) accidents differently with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study will use over-the-counter (OTC) medications to evoke predictable bowel movements. This will make it possible for investigators to use certain strategies to reward BMs in the toilet. Independence will be increased by fading out the use of medications. The investigators will also train caregivers to implement the procedures.

Primary Outcome

The percentage of participant's with continent bowel movements (control of passage of stool from the bowel).

Interventions

  • DRUG Senna
  • DRUG Glycerin Suppository
  • DRUG Bisacodyl suppository

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 22 participants
Start Date 2015-02-01
Est. Completion 2017-01-01
Phase NA
Emory University

1,208 total trials

What the finished NCT02383758 record still lists

NCT02383758 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 22 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 3 interventions - of which Senna is the first listed.

NCT02383758 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02383758 about?

NCT02383758 is a clinical study titled "An Interdisciplinary Approach to the Treatment of Encopresis in Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders". The purpose of this study is to try to treat bowel movement (BM) accidents differently with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The study will use over-the-counter (OTC) medications to evoke predictable bowel movements. This will make it possible for investigators to use certain strategies...

What is the current status of trial NCT02383758?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 22 participants. The study started on 2015-02-01. Estimated completion is 2017-01-01.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02383758?

The interventions under investigation include: Senna (DRUG), Glycerin Suppository (DRUG), Bisacodyl suppository (DRUG).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02383758?

This trial is sponsored by Emory University, which has 1,208 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02383758's enrollment target sits among peer trials

22 1756th of 2000 higher than 239 of 2,000 other NA trials

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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08

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