Pilot Study of NASHA/Dx Gel for Fecal Incontinence
A Pilot Study of Intersphincteric Injection of NASHA/Dx Gel for Fecal Incontinence
1 other identifier
interventional
16
1 country
1
Brief Summary
The study is an open, prospective, single-site study where 16 patients suffering from fecal incontinence will be included. Change in fecal incontinence episodes after intersphincteric injection of NASHA/Dx gel 4x2 ml and retreatment 4x2 ml after 4 weeks will be measured.
Trial Health
Trial Health Score
Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach
participants targeted
Target at below P25 for phase_1
Started Jan 2009
Typical duration for phase_1
1 active site
Health score is calculated from publicly available data and should be used for screening purposes only.
Trial Relationships
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Study Timeline
Key milestones and dates
Study Start
First participant enrolled
January 1, 2009
CompletedFirst Submitted
Initial submission to the registry
September 2, 2009
CompletedFirst Posted
Study publicly available on registry
September 3, 2009
CompletedPrimary Completion
Last participant's last visit for primary outcome
December 1, 2010
CompletedStudy Completion
Last participant's last visit for all outcomes
June 1, 2011
CompletedSeptember 3, 2009
September 1, 2009
1.9 years
September 2, 2009
September 2, 2009
Conditions
Outcome Measures
Primary Outcomes (1)
Change in fecal incontinence episodes
Follow up during a four week period and after 6 and 12 months
Secondary Outcomes (1)
Side effects related to treatment
12 months
Interventions
Gel (hyaluronic acid/dextranomer) for intersphincteric injection 4x2 ml and retreatment 4x2 ml after 4 weeks
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if:
- Fecal incontinence with at least 2 episodes/week
- Symptom duration at least one year
- Failed attempt of conservative therapy
- Age 18-80
- Written informed consent
- Available for follow-up
- Fully compliant with protocol
You may not qualify if:
- Active inflammatory bowel disease
- Total external sphincter defect at ultrasound and clinical examination
- Bleeding diathesis or anticoagulant therapy
- Rectal prolapse or intussusceptions
- Present anal sepsis
- Anorectal implants
- Recent anorectal surgery (within 6 months)
- Rectal anastomosis
- Pregnancy, postpartum (one year) or breast feeding
Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.
Sponsors & Collaborators
Study Sites (1)
Department of Surgery, University Hospital
751 82 Uppsala, Sweden
MeSH Terms
Conditions
Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)
Central Study Contacts
Study Design
- Study Type
- interventional
- Phase
- phase 1
- Allocation
- NA
- Masking
- NONE
- Purpose
- TREATMENT
- Intervention Model
- SINGLE GROUP
- Sponsor Type
- OTHER
Study Record Dates
First Submitted
September 2, 2009
First Posted
September 3, 2009
Study Start
January 1, 2009
Primary Completion
December 1, 2010
Study Completion
June 1, 2011
Last Updated
September 3, 2009
Record last verified: 2009-09