Peristeen Bowel Irrigation System in Cauda Equina

Cauda Equina Syndrome Clinical Trial

Official title: The Use of the Peristeen Bowel Irrigation System for People With Cauda Equina Syndrome

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

To compare the Peristeen Anal Irrigation System with conservative bowel management in a prospective study among spinal cord injured patients with lower motor neuron neurogenic bowel dysfunction.

Clinical Trial Description

People with spinal cord injury (SCI) often have severe problems with management of bowel function, including incontinence, impaction, lengthy bowel routines and extremely slow transit times.The anal irrigation system is a recently available system to help patients with bowel dysfunction empty their bowels by using pulse water irrigation. The system consists of a rectal balloon catheter, manual pump and water container. ;

Study Design

Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Cauda Equina Syndrome
• Polyradiculopathy
• Syndrome

• NCT number: NCT01784328
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: University of Manitoba
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 2013
• Completion date: July 2016