Guideline to Implementation: A Rapid Clinical Care Pathway to Care for Patients Affected by Chronic Constipation- Phase 2

Launched by UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN · Jun 19, 2025

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ClinConnect Summary

This study is looking at a new tool called the Rectal Expulsion Device (RED), which helps doctors check for constipation during a regular office visit. The device is already approved by the FDA and can be used right at the bedside to better understand a patient’s constipation symptoms. Before their appointment, participants will be asked to complete a short survey about their health, but there won’t be any extra visits or tests required just for this study.

People who have chronic constipation as their main problem and are able to take part in pelvic floor physical therapy (a type of exercise to help with bowel movements) may be eligible. However, those who have recently taken strong pain medicines, have had certain bowel tests before, have already seen a pelvic floor therapist, or are pregnant cannot join. The study is not yet open for participants but aims to make it easier and quicker to evaluate constipation during normal doctor visits.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • Participant has Chronic constipation as a main symptom
• • Participant is able to participate in pelvic floor physical therapy
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participant has taken narcotic pain medication in the past 30 days
• • Participant has been scheduled for a test called an anorectal manometry in the past
• • Participant has been scheduled to see a pelvic floor physical therapist in the past
• • Participant is pregnant