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Can a sticky pad on the belly replace invasive colon tests for kids?

NCT ID NCT07789782

Diagnosis Sponsor: Murdoch Childrens Research Institute Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 27, 2026 · Last updated Sep 03, 2026 · Updated 3 times

Summary

This trial tests whether a new non-invasive device, called Body Surface Colonic Mapping, can accurately measure colon movement in children. The device uses a sticky pad with electrodes placed on the abdomen to detect electrical activity from the colon. Researchers will compare its readings with those from the standard test, colonic manometry, which requires a catheter placed during a colonoscopy. The study includes children with bowel problems like constipation or Hirschsprung disease who are already scheduled for manometry. It also looks at how bowel preparation affects colon function by recording with the device before and after laxatives.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Body Surface Colonic Mapping (BSCM), a non-invasive device with a sticky electrode pad placed on the abdomen to detect bowel motility
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give doctors a painless way to check how a child's colon is moving, replacing more invasive tests.
What could go wrong
This is an early validation study with only 50 children, so the device may not match the accuracy of the standard test or may not work for all children.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 50 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Expected to start

Sep 2026

An estimate. Start dates often move.

Expected to finish

Dec 2031

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Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

6 months to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Is aged 18 years or less at enrolment. 2. Has undergone a repeat rectal biopsy to exclude a retained segment of aganglionic colon (Hischsprung disease (HD) cohort only). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Has undergone primary surgical repair of HD or (anorectal malformation (ARM) within 12 months of the study. Is less than twelve months following primary surgical correction of HD or ARM (HD or ARM cohorts only). 2. Has a prior diagnosis of: i. Intellectual disability or a spinal abnormality, such that continence is unlikely to be attainable; ii. Malignant (cancer) conditions, receiving chemotherapy; iii. GMFCS IV or V. 3. Is unable to attend for and/or engage in consent process or assessments, including due to language restriction.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anorectal malformation Anorectal Malformations bowel dysfunction constipation disorder Hirschsprung disease imperforate anus intestinal disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anorectal malformations Bowel dysfunction Constipation Dysmotility Functional constipation (FC) Hirschsprung disease

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Royal Children's Hospital / Murdoch Children's Research Institute

    Melbourne, Victoria, 3052, Australia

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