🏛️ Verified NIH Record • Updated 2022-04-04
Sacral Neuromodulation as Treatment for Chronic Constipation (NCT03819062)
🟢 Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ⚙️ Medical Device Protocol Sponsor: McMaster University
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
The objective of this study is to study if low level laser therapy will do more good than harm for patients with severe chronic refractory constipation. It is a proof of concept study without a placebo arm.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: McMaster University — Hamilton, Ontario
Age range: 6 Years to 70 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- McMaster University — Hamilton, Ontario
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (226) 343-9909
Email: chen338@mcmaster.ca
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.