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NCT02877394 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Use of a Squatting Assist Device in Patients With Constipation
A Phase 2 study of Constipation, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
- Active
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 85
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02877394: Active Phase 2 study of Constipation, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
NCT02877394 is a Phase 2 study of Constipation that is active but no longer recruiting, run by Mayo Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 85 participants, below the 204-participant average among 54 other Constipation trials with a reported enrollment target (58% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02877394, a Phase 2 study of Constipation, is active but no longer recruiting, sponsored by Mayo Clinic.
- ACTIVE NOT RECRUITING
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 85 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Constipation is a very common problem. Western style toilets that are nearly universal in the United States require the person to sit on the toilet. However, results from uncontrolled studies suggests that a squatting posture (as prevalent in many foreign countries) may be better at facilitating evacuation compared to a Western style commode. One uncontrolled, unpublished study suggests that a footstool improved bowel symptoms in nearly 98% of 153 constipated participants. Hence, the investigators propose to evaluate the benefits of a footstool on symptoms and anorectal functions in constipated patients. Hypothesis: the regular squatting assist device (7 inches) but not a sham device (2 inches tall) will improve symptoms of constipation.
Primary Outcome
Subjects completed a bowel diary indicating the number of CSBMs they had each week. Weekly CSBM Frequency = (Number of CSBMs recorded in 7 days/Number of days with bowel entries in subject diary) X 7
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Squatting Assist Device
- DEVICE Sham Squatting Assist Device
Study Locations (1)
Minnesota
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester - Rochester
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 85 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-09-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
What the registry record for NCT02877394 still lists
NCT02877394 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 85 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 204-participant average among 54 other Constipation trials with a reported enrollment target (58% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Constipation appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Squatting Assist Device is the first listed.
NCT02877394 reports a single indexed study location in Minnesota.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02877394 about?
NCT02877394 is a clinical study titled "Use of a Squatting Assist Device in Patients With Constipation". Constipation is a very common problem. Western style toilets that are nearly universal in the United States require the person to sit on the toilet. However, results from uncontrolled studies suggests that a squatting posture (as prevalent in many foreign countries) may be better at facilitating eva...
What is the current status of trial NCT02877394?
This trial is currently active not recruiting. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 85 participants. The study started on 2016-09-01. Estimated completion is 2026-12.
What conditions does trial NCT02877394 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Constipation.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02877394?
The interventions under investigation include: Squatting Assist Device (DEVICE), Sham Squatting Assist Device (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02877394?
This trial is sponsored by Mayo Clinic, which has 2,844 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02877394 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Minnesota. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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