RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT03819062
Sacral Neuromodulation as Treatment for Chronic Constipation
Sponsor
McMaster University
Enrollment
20 participants
Start Date
Sep 8, 2019
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
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
Min Age: 6 YearsMax Age: 70 Years
Inclusion Criteria2
- 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 Criteria7
- 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.
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Interventions
DEVICELow Level Laser Therapy
A 3 week treatment period with 8 treatment sessions in total.
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