New device aims to strengthen muscles and ease fecal incontinence

NCT ID NCT06532123

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Medical College of Wisconsin Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests a device called c-RED, which uses a balloon to provide resistance during anal muscle contractions. The goal is to see if this exercise can strengthen muscles and improve fecal incontinence. Researchers will measure anal and vaginal pressure, incontinence severity, and quality of life in 340 healthy volunteers and patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: continence muscles resistance device (c-RED)
What this could lead to: If successful, this could provide a non-surgical way to strengthen anal muscles and reduce fecal incontinence severity.
What could go wrong: This is an early-stage study focused on muscle fatigue mechanisms, not a proven treatment. The device may not lead to lasting improvement for all participants.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Fecal Incontinence

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FECAL INCONTINENCE

Contacts and locations

Locations

Medical College of Wisconsin
RECRUITING

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, 53086, United States

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