Does the type of enema administration affect time to complete bowel care in people with recent Spinal Cord Injury?

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: neurogenic bowel; spinal cord injury; Neurological - Other neurological disorders; Oral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon; Injuries and Accidents - Other injuries and accidents

• Registration Number: ACTRN12618000221257
• Lead Sponsor: orthern Sydney Local Health District

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2018-02-12
• Study Completion: 2021-07-08
• Last Update Posted: 15 November 2021

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 20

Inclusion Criteria

* 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

Exclusion Criteria

* 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)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified