Sitting or lying down? new study aims to improve constipation diagnosis in children

NCT ID NCT06924957

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a child's body position (sitting vs. lying down) changes the results of a test that measures anal and rectal pressures. Researchers will compare these positions in 120 children aged 5 to 18, some with constipation and some without. The goal is to find the best way to diagnose problems with how the bowel works.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors diagnose constipation-related problems more accurately in children by using the best testing position.
What could go wrong
This is an early observational study, not a treatment trial. It may not change current practice or benefit participants directly.

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Warsaw Medical University

    Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 02-091, Poland

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