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NCT04806386
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The Role of Fiber in the Prevention and Treatment of Fecal Incontinence

Sponsor: Massachusetts General Hospital

View on ClinicalTrials.gov

Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the effect of fiber supplementation on the fecal metagenome and metabolome in relation to symptoms and anorectal physiology in post-menopausal women with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea suffering from liquid stool fecal incontinence (FI.)

Key Details

Gender

FEMALE

Age Range

50 Years - 90 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

31

Start Date

2021-07-21

Completion Date

2024-12-11

Last Updated

2026-06-30

Healthy Volunteers

No

Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT

Psyllium

Psyllium fiber powder baked into a bar is commonly used as a first line of treatment for patients with fecal incontinence.

Locations (1)

Massachusetts General Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States