Weight may weaken nerve therapy for stubborn constipation

NCT ID NCT07390682

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at 60 people with obstructed defecation, a severe form of constipation. Researchers compared how well a noninvasive nerve stimulation treatment worked in obese versus non-obese participants. The goal was to see if body weight changes the treatment's ability to improve symptoms and quality of life.

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  • The surgical department of Medical Research Institute Hospital, Alexandria University

    Alexandria, 21531, Egypt

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