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ACTRN12614001011673
Not yet recruiting
Phase 2

Transcutaneous electrical stimulation as an alternative therapy for faecal incontinence in children with spina bifida

Murdoch Childrens Research Institute0 sites15 target enrollmentSeptember 19, 2014
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ConditionsFaecal incontinenceSpina bifidaNeurological - Other neurological disordersHuman Genetics and Inherited Disorders - Other human genetics and inherited disordersOral and Gastrointestinal - Other diseases of the mouth, teeth, oesophagus, digestive system including liver and colon

Overview

Phase
Phase 2
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Faecal incontinence
Sponsor
Murdoch Childrens Research Institute
Enrollment
15
Status
Not yet recruiting
Last Updated
6 years ago
OverviewInvestigatorsEligibility CriteriaOutcomesSimilar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

No summary available.

Registry
who.int
Start Date
September 19, 2014
End Date
TBD
Last Updated
6 years ago
Study Type
Interventional
Sex
All

Investigators

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • •\*Presenting with spina bifida aperta or open neural tube defect (i.e. myelomeningocele, meningocele or myeloschisis);
  • •\*Aged between 8 and 18 years old at the time of screening;
  • •\*Faecal incontinence reported for the last 6 months,
  • •\*Failed management of faecal incontinence with retrograde continence enema,
  • •\*Ability to answer questionnaires and complete the diary, with parental assistance if necessary.

Exclusion Criteria

  • •\*Has a heart pacemaker or a cochlear implant;
  • •\*Has abnormal abdominal sensation
  • •\*Presents symptoms or signs of bowel obstruction;
  • •\*Has cancer;
  • •\*Is pregnant (pregnancy test planned before TES);
  • •\*Has had a previous diagnosis of a metabolic or hormonal disorder; and,
  • •\*Non English speaking.

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Not specified

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