Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 1:46 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2026-03-09 @ 5:50 AM
Study NCT ID:
NCT02877394
Status:
RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2025-10-15
First Post:
2016-08-19
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
Use of a Squatting Assist Device in Patients With Constipation
Sponsor:
Mayo Clinic
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
Use of a Squatting Assist Device in Patients With Constipation
Status:
RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2025-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
Constipation is a very common problem. Western style toilets that are nearly universal in the United States require the person to sit on the toilet. However, results from uncontrolled studies suggests that a squatting posture (as prevalent in many foreign countries) may be better at facilitating evacuation compared to a Western style commode. One uncontrolled, unpublished study suggests that a footstool improved bowel symptoms in nearly 98% of 153 constipated participants. Hence, the investigators propose to evaluate the benefits of a footstool on symptoms and anorectal functions in constipated patients. Hypothesis: the regular squatting assist device (7 inches) but not a sham device (2 inches tall) will improve symptoms of constipation.
Detailed Description:
None
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
True
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
False
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: