Bowel dysfunction
MONDO:0004880Any disease in which the causes of the disease is a perturbation of the lower digestive tract leading to its dysfunction.
Also known as: disease of lower digestive tract, lower digestive tract disease
211 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 11 tagged with Bowel dysfunction itself.
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Sub-types of Bowel dysfunction
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Constipation disorder 188 trials · 201 incl. sub-types
2 sub-types
- Opioid-induced constipation 13 trials
- Outlet dysfunction constipation 8 trials
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Morning espresso may Kick-Start digestion after pancreatic surgery
Symptom relief CompletedThis trial investigates whether drinking coffee after pancreatic surgery can help the bowel start working again sooner. About 200 adults who had open pancreatic surgery will receive either regular coffee, decaf coffee, or water twice a day. The main goal is to see how quickly the…
Sponsor: Azienda Ospedaliera Universitaria Integrata Verona • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:05 UTC
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Toilet posture hack eases bathroom struggles for rectocele patients
Symptom relief CompletedThis study looked at whether using a special footstool to change your sitting posture on the toilet can make bowel movements easier for people with a rectocele (a type of pelvic organ prolapse). Sixty participants tried the device and rated their straining on a 0-10 scale. The go…
Sponsor: TriHealth Inc. • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:00 UTC
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New device helps kids with bowel problems – study shows promise
Symptom relief CompletedThis study tested a new, smaller bowel irrigation device called Navina Mini in 27 children and teens aged 3 to 17 with bowel problems like severe constipation or leakage. The goal was to see if the device is safe, easy to use, and improves bowel emptying and satisfaction. Results…
Sponsor: Wellspect HealthCare • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:51 UTC
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Tiny patients, big questions: antibiotic levels in infant bowel surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at how the antibiotic metronidazole spreads into the intestinal tissue of 21 infants (ages 0-2) during planned bowel surgery. Researchers took blood and tissue samples at several time points to measure drug levels. The goal is to find the best dose to prevent in…
Sponsor: Duke University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:56 UTC