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A Clinical Evaluation of a Vaginal Bowel Control System for the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence in Women (LIFE) (LIFE)
This study has been completed.
Sponsor:
Pelvalon, Inc.
Information provided by (Responsible Party):
Pelvalon, Inc.
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
NCT01655498
First received: July 24, 2012
Last updated: May 22, 2015
Last verified: May 2015
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Purpose
The objective of this study is to obtain preliminary efficacy and safety data on the use of the LivSure System (now called the "Eclipse™ System") in women with fecal incontinence.
| Condition | Intervention |
|---|---|
| Fecal Incontinence | Device: vaginal bowel control system (LivSure) |
| Study Type: | Interventional |
| Study Design: | Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment Masking: None (Open Label) Primary Purpose: Treatment |
| Official Title: | A Clinical Evaluation of the LivSure Vaginal Bowel Control (VBC) System for the Treatment of Fecal Incontinence in Women. |
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Further study details as provided by Pelvalon, Inc.:
Primary Outcome Measures:
- Frequency of FI Episodes [ Time Frame: 1 Month ]Subjects with at least a 50% reduction in FI episodes (major or minor soiling)
Secondary Outcome Measures:
- Number of Incontinent Days [ Time Frame: 1 Month ]Change in number of incontinent days while wearing the device during the 2-week assessment period as compared to the baseline 2-week assessment period
- Device-related Adverse Events [ Time Frame: 1month ]The number of overall adverse events rated as probably or definitely related to the study device.
| Enrollment: | 61 |
| Study Start Date: | August 2012 |
| Study Completion Date: | March 2014 |
| Primary Completion Date: | January 2014 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure) |
| Arms | Assigned Interventions |
|---|---|
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Experimental: Vaginal Bowel Control
A vaginal bowel control system intended to manage fecal incontinence.
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Device: vaginal bowel control system (LivSure)
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Eligibility| Ages Eligible for Study: | 19 Years to 75 Years (Adult, Senior) |
| Sexes Eligible for Study: | Female |
| Accepts Healthy Volunteers: | No |
Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- History of FI for at least 6 months
- Baseline diary requirement for min # of FI episodes in a two-week period
- Ability to manage investigational device insertion and removal
- Successful fitting of study device
- Willing and able to give written informed consent to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
- Chronic rectal, anal or pelvic pain
- Any vaginal prolapse that extends beyond the plane of the hymen.
- Previous rectal or pelvic floor surgery within the last 12 months (24 months in the case of cancer)
- Congenital anorectal malformation
- Chronic watery diarrhea unmanageable by drugs or diet as primary cause of FI
- Inflammatory bowel disease
- Presence of a vaginal, anal, rectal or urethral fistula or anastomosis
- Presence of a vaginal, rectal or bladder tumor
- Presence of an open wound or tear in the vagina or anus by exam
- Presence or history of rectovaginal fistula
- Atrophic vaginal tissue as determined by symptoms or visualization
- Current vaginal or urinary infection requiring treatment
- History of recurrent urinary or vaginal infections
- Subject is currently pregnant or planning pregnancy in next 5 months
- Concurrent use of any intra-vaginal device that would interfere with LivSure (now called Eclipse) placement or wearing
- Any significant medical condition (e.g., significant psychiatric or neurological disorders, active alcohol/drug abuse, etc.) or other factor that the investigator believes would interfere with study participation and/or increase subject risk
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Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01655498
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT01655498
Locations
| United States, Alabama | |
| University of Alabama at Birmingham | |
| Birmingham, Alabama, United States, 35249 | |
Sponsors and Collaborators
Pelvalon, Inc.
Investigators
| Principal Investigator: | Holly Richter, PhD, MD | University of Alabama at Birmingham |
More Information
Publications automatically indexed to this study by ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier (NCT Number):
| Responsible Party: | Pelvalon, Inc. |
| ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier: | NCT01655498 History of Changes |
| Other Study ID Numbers: |
CA003 |
| Study First Received: | July 24, 2012 |
| Results First Received: | April 1, 2015 |
| Last Updated: | May 22, 2015 |
Keywords provided by Pelvalon, Inc.:
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fecal incontinence bowel control |
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
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Fecal Incontinence Rectal Diseases Intestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Diseases Digestive System Diseases |
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on August 23, 2017