Can a magnetic chair ease bowel leakage after J-Pouch surgery?
NCT ID NCT07034443
First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a special chair that delivers high-intensity electromagnetic stimulation can improve bowel leakage (fecal incontinence) and quality of life in people who have a J-pouch after surgery for ulcerative colitis. Participants will sit on the Emsella chair for 28 minutes, twice a week for three weeks. Researchers will measure changes in incontinence, quality of life, and sexual function before, during, and after treatment.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- High Intensity Focused Electromagnetic Stimulation delivered via the Emsella chair
- What this could lead to
- If effective, this non-invasive chair treatment could offer a drug-free way to reduce fecal incontinence and improve quality of life for people living with a J-pouch after ulcerative colitis surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small pilot study with only 20 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The treatment's benefits are uncertain, and there may be unknown risks or discomfort during sessions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Cedars Sinai Medical Center
RECRUITINGLos Angeles, California, 90048, United States
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