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Sacral Neuromodulation as Treatment for Fecal Incontinence

Fecal Incontinence

The objective of this study is to investigate if low level laser therapy will do more good than harm for patients with severe refractory fecal incontinence. It is a proof of concept study without a placebo arm.

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    6 to 80

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients with fecal incontinence

Exclusion Criteria:

* Pregnant patients
* Known malignancies in the area of treatment
* Active bleeding in area of treatment
* Active deep vein thrombosis
* When tatoos are present at area of treatment
* Patients that are light sensitive
* Patients who take steroids.

Study Location

McMaster University
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Jihong Chen, MD PhD

[email protected]
Study Sponsored By
McMaster University
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT03825575