Scientists probe how nerve zaps fix bowel leakage
NCT ID NCT01786304
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how sacral nerve stimulation (SNS) affects the nerves in the gut of people with fecal incontinence. Researchers collected tissue samples from 37 patients who had a stimulator implanted. They wanted to see if the stimulation changes certain nerve cells. The goal was to understand why SNS works, not to test if it works.
What this could mean
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Active substance
sacral nerve stimulation (implanted device)
What this could lead to
If successful, this could explain how sacral nerve stimulation works, potentially leading to better treatments for fecal incontinence.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study focused on understanding how the treatment works, not on proving it is effective. The results may not lead to new treatments.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Nantes University Hospital
Nantes, Pays de Loire, 44000, France
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Rouen University Hospital
Rouen, Normandy, 76000, France