Bowel leakage study pits pelvic exercises against gel injections
NCT ID NCT03811821
First seen Mar 05, 2026 · Last updated May 17, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tested two treatments for severe fecal incontinence (accidental bowel leakage) in 275 adults. Participants first tried basic management (diet, exercises). Those who didn't improve were randomly assigned to either biofeedback (pelvic muscle retraining) or injections of a bulking gel. The main goal was to see which treatment better reduced leakage episodes after 3 months, while also tracking safety and costs.
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Locations
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Augusta University Medical College of Georgia
Augusta, Georgia, 30912, United States
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Colon and Rectal Surgery Associates, Ltd.
Saint Paul, Minnesota, 55114, United States
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Mayo Clinic
Rochester, Minnesota, 55905, United States
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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, 27599, United States
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University of Alabama at Birmingham
Birmingham, Alabama, 35801, United States
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109, United States
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