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An Evaluation of Patient Experience, Quality of Life, and Independence in Pediatric Patients with Functional Constipation Using Transanal irrigation with Navina Systems

Recruiting
Conditions
Constipation
Registration Number
NL-OMON20284
Lead Sponsor
Wellspect
Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
Recruiting
Sex
Not specified
Target Recruitment
30
Inclusion Criteria

Children with constipation, both functional constipation based on Rome IV- criteria and constipation with an organic cause, who have been treated with transanal irrigation for at least one month.

Exclusion Criteria

For cross-sectional part: limited knowledge of Dutch language

Study & Design

Study Type
Observational non invasive
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Treatment success defined as at least 2 bowel movements per week and less than one episode of fecal incontinence per week at 1-month, 6-months, and latest follow-up
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To cross-sectionally investigate patient empowerment, treatment adherence, and health-related quality of life of children with functional constipation using TAI with a Navina system. Last, a self-developed questionnaire will be used to evaluate patient experience with the transanal irrigation system, adverse effects, and treatment independence (including time spent on bowel management and patient satisfaction).
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