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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. \-

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 65 Years

SexALL

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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.

What they're measuring

Change in Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction (NBD) Score Assessed by the Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction Scale

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0), Week 4, and Week 12

Change in Bowel Care Time Measured in Minutes

Timeframe: Baseline (Week 0), Week 4, and Week 12

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07369349

SponsorSenem Duman

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-01

Contact for this trial

Zuhal Associate Professor

+90 505 253 86 29 zuhalozisler@gmail.com