Low level laser therapy (LLLT): A 3 week treatment period with a total of 8 treatments of 1 hour over the sacral spinal cord
Study summary
The objective of this study is to investigate if low level laser therapy will do more good than harm for patients with severe refractory fecal incontinence. It is a proof of concept study without a placebo arm.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
6 Years
Max age
80 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
Patients with fecal incontinence
Exclusion Criteria:
* Pregnant patients
* Known malignancies in the area of treatment
* Active bleeding in area of treatment
* Active deep vein thrombosis
* When tatoos are present at area of treatment
* Patients that are light sensitive
* Patients who take steroids.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Change in number of fecal incontinence episodes — 4 weeks and 12 weeks Number of fecal incontinence episodes per week
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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