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
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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The Department of Paediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, Warsaw Medical University
Warsaw, Masovian Voivodeship, 02-091, Poland
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