N/A
Completed N=7
A Colonic Tube to Improve Bowel Function in Spinal Cord Injury
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00345397 ↗Enrolled (actual)
7
Serious AEs
14.3%
Results posted
May 2015
Primary outcomePrimary: Change in Bowel QoL — -4.17; -3.65 units on a scale
Summary
The investigators want to know if placing a tube through the skin and into the colon to flush out the colon is safe and effective in helping spinal cord Veterans with bowel management.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Change in Bowel QoL |
-4.17; -3.65 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- SCI Veteran followed at Zablocki VAMC
- High quality of life impact of bowels on survey
- Ability to cooperate with data collection and follow-up requirements
Exclusion Criteria
- Unstable clinical disease
- Untreatable co-morbidities affecting gut function
- Colonic disease or surgery that might impact safety of Percutaneous Colostomy tube placement
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00345397). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.