RecruitingNeurogenic Bowel DysfunctionSpinal Cord Injury
Vibrant Capsule for Spinal Cord Injury Neurogenic Bowel Dysfunction
Eligible age
21+ yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
The goal of this study is to test the safety and effectiveness of Vibrant capsules in spinal cord injury patients with neurogenic bowel.
Sponsor: The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Individuals with chronic spinal cord injury (SCI) of more than one year.
- ✓ Stable neurological level and function of SCI for at least six months.
- ✓ Consistent bowel program without changes for at least 3 months.
- ✓ At least one scheduled bowel movement (BM) every three days.
- ✓ Use of digital stimulation, suppositories, enemas, or mini enemas, as part of the scheduled bowel program.
- ✓ Use of oral medications as part of the bowel program.
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ Bowel incontinence occurring more than once per week.
- ✕ Non-English-speaking individuals.
- ✕ History of bowel obstruction, ileus, diverticulitis, or bowel surgery for a disease (appendix removal is ok).
- ✕ Persistent autonomic dysreflexia (AD) triggered by bowel movements.
- ✕ Recent changes to spasticity medications within the past month.
- ✕ History of significant gastrointestinal disorders
- ✕ History of Zenker's diverticulum
- ✕ Dysphagia
Where it's recruiting
Texas
Houston
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT07213986 · last updated 2026-05-01