Artificial Int: Neurogenic Bowel Education in Spinal Cord Injury Patients
34 participantsStarted 2026-02-20
Plain-language summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the effectiveness of patient education delivered through an artificial intelligence (AI)-based mobile application in the management of neurogenic bowel dysfunction in individuals with spinal cord injury. Within the scope of the study, it will be examined whether the mobile application reduces neurogenic bowel scores, contributes to maintaining stool scores within the normal range, and improves the quality of life of individuals. Accordingly, the AI-based education model to be developed is expected to facilitate the integration of bowel management practices into daily life, prevent complications, and enhance social participation.
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Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Volunteers who consent to participate.
* Age over 18 years.
* Diagnosed with spinal cord injury (SCI).
* Diagnosed with neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD).
* Not in spinal shock (return of the bulbocavernosus reflex).
* Having received routine NBD education at the study center within the last month.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Individuals with mental retardation.
* Individuals with visual and/or hearing impairments.
* Individuals with communication problems.
* Individuals with a history of additional injuries other than SCI (e.g., head trauma, pelvic injury, pelvic surgery).
* Individuals diagnosed with neurological disorders such as stroke, Parkinson's disease, polyneuropathy, or multiple sclerosis.
* Individuals with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) or inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).
* Individuals diagnosed with gastrointestinal malignancy.
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
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Change in Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction (NBD) Score Assessed by the Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction Scale