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Project Number: | IK2RX001962-01A1 |
Title: | Afferent Stimulation to Evoke Recto-colonic Reflex for Colonic Motility |
Principal Investigator: | Dennis Bourbeau |
Location: | Cleveland, OH |
Congressional District Code: | 11 |
Research Service: | Rehabilitation R&D |
Project Period: | January 2016 - December 2021 |
FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $145,886 |
Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,025,210 |
Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): Following spinal cord injury, the colon is unable to evacuate stools via peristaltic propulsion. Losing bowel function can cause constipation, gastro-intestinal complications, and faecal incontinence, severely impacting health and quality of life. The standard of care for individuals with neurogenic bowel involves the design of a bowel program for predictable and effective elimination of the bowels. A bowel program includes diet, fluid intake, activit... |