Is the time to complete bowel care as quick if not quicker using a low micro enema compared to a high micro enema in people with a recent spinal cord injury?: A non-inferiority, double blinded, cross over randomised control trial

orthern Sydney Local Health District0 个研究点目标入组 20 人开始时间: 2018年2月12日最近更新: 2021年11月15日

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•* have a complete or incomplete SCI sustained within the past six months (as defined by the International Standards for Neurological classification of SCI)
•* have return of gastrointestinal tract function (ie., adequate oral intake, bowel sounds, passing flatus / stool) and are in a stable bowel care routine
•* have intact anorectal reflexes as confirmed by per rectal (pr) examination
•* are an inpatient at one of the participating SCI units and likely to remain there for the duration of his/her involvement in the trial (i.e., approximately 8 weeks)
•* aged 16 years or over at the time of consent
•* willing to participate in the trial

•* unable to co-operate (e.g. a serious medical condition, cognitive impairment, drug dependency, psychiatric illness, or behavioural problem)
•* unable to speak sufficient English to fully understand and perform required activities and complete assessments
•* unable to tolerate an enema for medical reasons (i.e, contraindicated)
•* have any other type of neurological condition or injury other than spinal cord injury affecting bowel function
•* have an allergy to any of the ingredients used in Microlax ®
•* have complications related to bowel care (eg. Autonomic Dysreflexia, haemodynamic instability)

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orthern Sydney Local Health District