In vivo characterisation of pressure wave propagation in the rectosigmoid region as a target for neuromodulation for faecal incontinence
Completed
- Conditions
- faecal incontinenceOral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12615001137583
- Lead Sponsor
- niversity of Auckland
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 18
Inclusion Criteria
1. Age > 18 years.
2. Patients with faecal incontinence who are clinically indicated for sacral neuromodulator placement after being reviewed by pelvic floor specialist surgeons at Auckland City Hospital.
3. Able to understand risks and benefits of the study.
4. Able to give informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria
1. Pregnancy.
2. Previously undergone distal colon or rectal resection.
3. Presence of slow transit constipation.
4. Metabolic, neurogenic or endocrine disorders known to cause colonic dysmotility (e.g. multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, untreated hypothyroidism).
5. Previous lumbo--sacral injury, surgery, or malformation.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method