๐๏ธ Verified NIH Record โข Updated 2026-08-19
Understanding Mechanisms of Normal and Disordered Defecation (NCT03842007)
๐ข Recruiting Observational / Diagnostic ๐ Clinical Research Protocol Sponsor: Mayo Clinic
๐ฉบ Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
Researchers are trying to better understand why constipation occurs and improve the tests for diagnosing these conditions.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Mayo Clinic in Rochester โ Rochester, Minnesota
Age range: 18 Years to 80 Years
๐งช Interventions in This Study
- Rectal Barostat Study (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
- Fecoflowmetry (DIAGNOSTIC_TEST)
๐ "Do I Qualify?" โ 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria โ
๐ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Mayo Clinic in Rochester โ Rochester, Minnesota
๐ Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (507) 255-6802
Email: Feuerhak.Kelly@mayo.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
๐ฐ 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 ยง 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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- Radicle GI HealthTM VNB: A Study Assessing the Impact of Health and Wellness Products on Constipation and Related Health Outcomes โ Del Mar, California
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Explore by condition: All Constipation clinical trials
๐ก 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.