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Sacral Neuromodulation as Treatment for Chronic Constipation

Chronic Constipation

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

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Participation Requirements

  • Sex:

    ALL

  • Eligible Ages:

    6 to 70

Participation Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

* Patients with severe chronic refractory constipation
* Must have undergone high resolution colonic manometry that shows abnormal coordination between colonic motility and ano-rectal function.

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 NSAIDS or steroids.

Study Location

McMaster University
McMaster University
Hamilton, Ontario
Canada

Contact Study Team

Primary Contact

Jihong Chen, MD PhD

Study Sponsored By
McMaster University
Participants Required
More Information
Study ID: NCT03819062