Clinical trials: Bowel Habits
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Impact of the Financial Inclusion Improves Sanitation and Health
The goal of this interventional study is to evaluate the impacts of Financial Inclusion improvement sanitation and Health (FINISH) interventions in Kenya's Homa Bay County and Uganda's Kamwenge District among children under five.
- Trial name
- FINISH (NCT06356636)
- Testing
- Financial Inclusion Improves Sanitation and Health
- Where
- Kenya
- Volunteers
- 1,090 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Amref Health Africa
Ileostomy
Effect of Pre-operative Carbohydrate Loading on Return of Bowel Function After Reversal of Ileostomy
An ileostomy is a common surgery in which part of the small intestine is brought to the surface of the abdomen to allow waste to leave the body.
- Trial name
- NCT07684755
- Testing
- Carbohydrate drink
- Where
- Pakistan
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- Indus Hospital and Health Network
Obstructed Defaecation Syndrome, Anterior Rectocele
Rectocele Repair with or Without Internal Sphincter Botulinum Toxin Injection: a Prospective Randomized Trial
This is a single-centre, prospective randomized controlled trial on female patients with anterior rectocele associated with obstructed defecation syndrome
- Trial name
- NCT06804993
- Testing
- Transvaginal repair & botulinum toxin type A injection, Transvaginal repair & distilled water injection
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Mansoura University
Rectal Cancer, Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
Autologous Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Anal Function Recovery After Ileostomy Reversal in Rectal Cancer
This prospective, single-center, single-arm, open-label clinical study aims to evaluate whether autologous fecal microbiota transplantation can improve bowel and anal function after ileostomy reversal in patients with rectal…
- Conditions
- Rectal Cancer, Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, Fecal Incontinence, Diversion Colitis
- Trial name
- NCT07711509
- Testing
- Autologous Fecal Microbiota Transplantation
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 35 people
- Sponsor
- Peking University People's Hospital
Intestinal Recovery After Cesarean Section
The Efficacy of Chewing Gums Versus Laxative in Early Return of Bowel Function After CS
540 consented women for being enrolled in this clinical trial and candidates for elective cesarean section will be divided into 3 groups: Group A, 180 women will receive sugarless gum after their operating room discharge by 3…
- Trial name
- NCT02765971
- Testing
- gums, picolax drops, normal saline
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 540 people
- Sponsor
- Ahmed M Maged, MD
Constipation, Neoplasms
Constipation in Pediatric Cancer Patients Receiving Vinca Alkaloids or Narcotics
This study will evaluate a questionnaire for measuring constipation in children with cancer. The questionnaire used in this study (Constipation Assessment Scale) reliably predicts the presence and severity of constipation in…
- Trial name
- NCT00032682
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 34 people
- Sponsor
- National Institutes of Health Clinical Center (CC)
Gastrointestinal Motility and Defaecation Conditions
Early Versus Late Hydration After Cesarean Section (CS)
This study evaluates the effect of early oral hydration on bowel movement after CS, it includes 2 groups: study group participants receive 100 ml water after 1hr from the end of CS, while the others receive water after 6hrs from…
- Trial name
- NCT02630810
- Testing
- Early oral hydration, Delayed oral hydration
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 267 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Ain Shams Maternity Hospital
Stress, Constipation
The Effects Of Probiotics On Stress Among Healthy Adults From Umm Al-Qura University At Makkah
The goal of this clinical trial is to study the effects of probiotic supplementation on stress levels and bowel habits in healthy Saudi adults for both males and females.
- Conditions
- Stress, Constipation, Anthropometry, Bowel Disease
- Trial name
- NCT06464484
- Testing
- Probiotics (Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (ATCC 53103)
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 85 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Umm Al-Qura University
Gastrointestinal Tolerance, Healthy Population
Evaluating the Impact of Fat and Sugar Replacer Blends on Gastrointestinal Tolerance in Biscuits
This study is a randomized, double-blind, crossover trial aiming at evaluating the gastrointestinal tolerance and bowel habits of sugar- and fat- replacer ingredients and blends (maltitol, polydextrose, allulose and EPG)
- Trial name
- NCT07372482
- Testing
- Test sandwiched biscuits with creme, Control sandwiched biscuit with sugar
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 56 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mondelēz International, Inc.
Rectal Cancer, Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
The Effects of Kegel Exercise Combined With Biofeedback Therapy on Bowel Function Recovery, Emotional Distress, and Quality of Life in Patients Following Low Anterior Resection for Rectal Cancer
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effects of combining Kegel exercise with a single biofeedback session on bowel function, emotional distress, and quality of life in patients who have undergone low anterior…
- Conditions
- Rectal Cancer, Low Anterior Resection Syndrome, LARS - Low Anterior Resection Syndrome
- Trial name
- BFT in LARS (NCT07253298)
- Testing
- Kegel Exercise with Biofeedback, Kegel Exercise Only
- Where
- Taiwan
- Volunteers
- 66 people
- Sponsor
- National Taiwan University Hospital
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Effect of HMOs as Nutritional Support for Normal Bowel Movements in IBS Patients
This is an open labeled, one-armed real-world study in IBS-patients. All participants will receive active treatment for 12 weeks.
- Trial name
- GRIPS (NCT03550742)
- Testing
- Fuco-N-Tetraose
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 317 people
- Sponsor
- Glycom, Inc.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Prevalence of Intestinal Parasitic Infections in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is common medical disorder and represent a group of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract that is characterized by chronic abdominal pain , bloating , passage of mucus or straining with bowel…
- Trial name
- NCT05830370
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 200 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Sohag University
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Traditional Dietary Advice Versus a Low FODMAP Diet Intake in IBS Patients
The purpose of this study is to to assess if the new diet with a low-FODMAP(Fermented Oligo-, Di-, Monosaccharides And Polyols) -content yields a milder symptom picture in IBS patients compared to traditionally dietary advice in…
- Trial name
- KRIBS (NCT02107625)
- Testing
- Diet A i.e. Low FODMAP diet, Diet B, i.e. Traditional IBS diet
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Göteborg University
Constipation, Prolapse, Vaginal
Effect of Preoperative Fiber on Postoperative Bowel Function
Post-operative constipation is one of the most common complaints after pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Psyillum fiber is an FDA-approved, over the counter dietary supplement that is commonly used to treat constipation.
- Trial name
- NCT04882995
- Testing
- Psyillium fiber
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Spinal Cord Injury, Paraplegia
Exoskeletal-assisted Walking to Improve Mobility, Bowel Function and Cardio-Metabolic Profiles in Persons With SCI
The primary objective of this study is to achieve successful walking skills using exoskeletal walking devices over the course of 36 sessions in 3 months at specific velocities and distances in people with chronic SCI who are…
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Paraplegia, Tetraplegia
- Trial name
- EAWSCI (NCT02314221)
- Testing
- Exoskeletal-assisted walking (ReWalk, Ekso)
- Where
- 3 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 73 people
- Sponsor
- James J. Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Gum Chewing, Bowel Function
Gum Chewing And Bowel Motility in Patients Undergoing Cesarean Section. Kasr el Ainy Experience
The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effect of chewing gum on the recovery of bowel function after cesarean section in women.
- Trial name
- RCT (NCT02533830)
- Testing
- sugarless gum, traditional management
- Where
- 2 sites in Egypt
- Volunteers
- 162 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Kasr El Aini Hospital
Dietary Habits, Endotoxemia
Effects of Non-calorie Sweeteners, Mono- and Disaccharides on Intestinal Barrier Function
The aim of the present study is to determine the effect of non-nutritive sweeteners on intestinal barrier function and inflammatory markers in healthy subjects in comparison to mono- and disaccharides.
- Trial name
- NCT04788680
- Testing
- Dietary intervention 1, Dietary Intervention 2, Dietary Intervention 3
- Where
- Austria
- Volunteers
- 18 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Vienna
Infant Development, Healthy
Prebiotic EffecT InfanTs
The study aims to confirm the effectiveness of chicory-derived prebiotic inulin-type fructans on stool consistency in infants.
- Conditions
- Infant Development, Healthy, Diet, Healthy
- Trial name
- PETIT (NCT04791956)
- Testing
- Prebiotic
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 140 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Beneo-Institute
Abnormal Bowel Movement Such as Constipation, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain
ID-JPL934 for Abnormal Bowel Movement
Probiotics, which are part of the human body, are microorganisms, which are known to have beneficial effects when consumed in a certain amount, and have the function of controlling intestinal flora and inhibiting inflammation.
- Trial name
- NCT03395626
- Testing
- ID-JPL934
- Where
- South Korea
- Volunteers
- 112 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Seoul National University Hospital
Dyssynergic Defecation
Effects of Connective Tissue Massage Plus Biofeedback for Dyssynergic Defecation
The goal of this randomized controlled clinical trial is to evaluate the effects of connective tissue massage (CTM) added to electromyographic biofeedback (EMG-BF) in adults with dyssynergic defecation (DD).
- Trial name
- NCT07890727
- Testing
- Electromyographic Biofeedback (EMG-BF), Connective Tissue Massage (CTM)
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 56 people
- Sponsor
- Selcuk University