CONSTIPATION

This study is testing whether using a simple bedside device during routine doctor visits can help quickly evaluate chronic constipation. Researchers want to see if having this device available makes doctors more likely to order the right tests and treatments. The study involves 1…

This study is testing whether a daily, low-volume irrigation (a gentle rectal rinse) can improve bowel function for people with fecal incontinence (accidental bowel leakage) and/or chronic constipation. About 92 adults will use a specific device daily for six weeks to see if it h…

This study is testing whether using a footstool to change your posture on the toilet can help relieve constipation. Researchers at Mayo Clinic are comparing a 7-inch footstool to a shorter, 2-inch sham device to see which one better improves bowel movement frequency and symptoms.…

This study is testing whether adding a second drug, dexmedetomidine, to a standard pain-relieving nerve block can make the pain relief last longer after shoulder, foot, or ankle surgery. Researchers want to see if this combination can provide pain control for several days, which …

This study is testing if a new medical device called MOWOOT can help adults with long-term constipation feel better and improve their quality of life. It compares MOWOOT's 'intermittent colonic exoperistalsis' treatment against the standard trans-anal irrigation method that parti…

This study is testing a specially designed nutritional drink to see if it can help with constipation, a common and troublesome symptom for people with Parkinson's disease. Over 12 weeks, 56 participants will drink this supplement, which is enriched with a type of fiber and key vi…

This study aims to understand why constipation is so common in children with cerebral palsy and what makes it more severe. Researchers will observe 100 children aged 4-18 with cerebral palsy, collecting information about their diet, physical activity, bowel habits, and their care…

This study aims to understand the experiences of young adults (ages 16-25) who have had urinary symptoms since childhood as they transition from pediatric to adult urology care. Researchers will interview 20 participants to learn about the challenges and barriers they face during…

This study aims to understand if a child's body position during a special constipation test changes the results. Researchers will compare test results from children with constipation and healthy children while they are sitting versus lying down. The goal is to gather better infor…

This study aims to find out if the constipation medicine prucalopride is safe for use during pregnancy. Researchers will look at existing health insurance records of about 100 pregnant women with constipation, comparing those who took prucalopride to those who took other medicine…

This study aims to find out if there is a connection between long-term constipation and disorders of the sacroiliac joints in the lower back. Researchers will compare 200 adults, half with chronic constipation and half without, by performing specific physical tests on their joint…