Muscle fragments injected to fix fecal incontinence
NCT ID NCT05396456
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This early study tests whether injecting a person's own muscle fragments into the anal sphincter can repair muscle and improve bowel control. Ten adults with severe, long-term fecal incontinence who have not been helped by other treatments will receive the injection. The goal is to reduce leakage and improve quality of life.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Wake Forest University Health Sciences
RECRUITINGWinston-Salem, North Carolina, 27157, United States
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