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NCT06078176 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Stimulation for Bowel Emptying
A NA study of Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 12
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT06078176 is a NA study of Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction that is actively recruiting participants, run by VA Office of Research and Development. The registered enrollment target is 12 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT06078176, a NA study of Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 12 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The investigators are testing the effect of electrical stimulation of the rectum on colonic motility. Most individuals with spinal cord injury develop neurogenic bowel dysfunction, which includes slowed colonic motility, which means that stools take longer than normal to pass through the colon. This slowed movement may result in chronic constipation and difficulty emptying the bowels. Individuals typically (without or without caregiver assistance) insert a gloved finger into the rectum and gently stretch it to improve colonic motility for a brief period to empty the bowels. The investigators hypothesize that electrically stimulating the rectum, instead of mechanically stretching it, will produce the same beneficial effect of improving colonic motility. Therefore, this study will compare the two methods. If electrical stimulation effectively improves colonic motility, then the investigator shall develop the approach as a therapeutic intervention in future studies.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Electrical Rectal Stimulation
Study Locations (1)
New York
- Syracuse VA Medical Center, Syracuse, NY - Syracuse
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 12 participants |
| Start Date | 2024-05-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2026-12-31 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06078176
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06078176 describes a study currently listed as recruiting, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 12 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Electrical Rectal Stimulation is the first listed.
NCT06078176 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT06078176 about?
NCT06078176 is a clinical study titled "Stimulation for Bowel Emptying". The investigators are testing the effect of electrical stimulation of the rectum on colonic motility. Most individuals with spinal cord injury develop neurogenic bowel dysfunction, which includes slowed colonic motility, which means that stools take longer than normal to pass through the colon. This...
What is the current status of trial NCT06078176?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 12 participants. The study started on 2024-05-01. Estimated completion is 2026-12-31.
What conditions does trial NCT06078176 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06078176?
The interventions under investigation include: Electrical Rectal Stimulation (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06078176?
This trial is sponsored by VA Office of Research and Development, which has 1,668 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT06078176 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across New York. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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