New balloon device could spot hidden cause of constipation
NCT ID NCT04155307
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a new device called EndoFLIP can better diagnose anismus, a condition where the anal muscles don't relax properly during bowel movements, causing severe constipation. Researchers measured anal stretchiness in 61 patients with chronic constipation and compared results to standard tests. If accurate, EndoFLIP could offer a simpler, more reliable diagnosis.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Anal EndoFLIP® device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could provide a more accurate and less invasive way to diagnose anismus, helping doctors choose the right treatment for chronic constipation.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 61 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device is still new and needs more testing before routine use.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Rouen University Hospital
Rouen, France
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