A Rapid Clinical Care Pathway to Care for Patients Affected by Chronic Constipation (NCT07032376) | Clinical Trial Compass
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A Rapid Clinical Care Pathway to Care for Patients Affected by Chronic Constipation
United States109 participantsStarted 2025-08-20
Plain-language summary
This research is studying how the availability of a Food and Drug Administration (FDA)-cleared point-of-care, bedside device bedside device called Rectal Expulsion Device (RED) can be used to evaluate constipation in the participants' routine office visit with the participants' care provider. In this research, participants will be asked to complete a survey prior to the gastroenterology office consultation. Health-related information will be collected for this research study. There are no additional study visits for this research study.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria Participants:
\- Participant has Chronic constipation as a main symptom
Exclusion Criteria Participants:
* Participant has taken narcotic pain medication in the past 30 days
* Participant has been scheduled for a test called an anorectal manometry in the past 12 months
* Participant has been scheduled to see a pelvic floor physical therapist in the past 12 months
* Participant is pregnant
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Percentage of encounters in which anorectal physiology testing is ordered or performed at the baseline routine-care gastroenterology office appointment
Timeframe: Day 1 (Baseline = initial appointment after consent)]
2
Percentage of encounters in which pelvic floor physical therapy is ordered at the baseline routine-care gastroenterology office appointment
Timeframe: Day 1 (Baseline = initial appointment after consent)]