Could a simple anal pressure test end chronic constipation in kids?

NCT ID NCT07291661

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study will test whether a procedure called high-resolution anorectal manometry can help doctors figure out why some children have severe constipation that doesn't get better with standard treatments. The researchers will measure muscle and nerve function in the rectum and anus of 54 children aged 4 to 18. The goal is to use these measurements to choose more targeted treatments, such as biofeedback or botox injections.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

High-resolution anorectal manometry (a diagnostic device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this could help doctors better understand the cause of a child's constipation and choose the right treatment, like biofeedback or botox injections.

What could go wrong

This is a small, early-stage study with only 54 children, and it is not yet recruiting. The test is diagnostic, not a treatment, so it may not directly improve symptoms.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

constipation disorder Fecal Incontinence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

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Locations

  • Assiut University-faculty of medicine

    Asyut, 71511, Egypt