CompletedNot Applicable

Proof of Concept: "Bottom's Up" Seat to Treat Constipation

United States12 participantsStarted 2015-04

Plain-language summary

Supporting the pelvic floor can reduce symptoms of constipation in patients with refractory constipation due to pelvic floor laxity and excessive perineal descent by means of a modified toilet seat, known as "the Bottom's Up".

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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10 Males and female subjects greater that 18 years of age with aggravated constipation due to pelvic floor laxity of at least 4 cm and excessive perineal descent of at least 4 cm will be evaluated. Patients with constipation but no excessive laxity or descent will not be evaluated. Patients must be willing to sign consent, undergo defecography with and without "The Bottom's Up" device.

What they're measuring

Adverse Events

Timeframe: through study completion, approximately one day

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02419924

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-12

Results submitted2020-08-17

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