New bedside device could speed up constipation diagnosis
NCT ID NCT07032376
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether a simple bedside device called the Rectal Expulsion Device (RED) can help doctors evaluate chronic constipation during a regular office visit. About 109 adults with chronic constipation will use the device and answer a survey. The goal is to see if this approach leads to more appropriate testing and treatment referrals.
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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