Improving care for patients with chronic constipation using a new clinical pathway
Guideline to Implementation: A Rapid Clinical Care Pathway to Care for Patients Affected by Chronic Constipation
This study is working on a new tool to help doctors quickly diagnose and treat chronic constipation, so patients can get the right care without going through lots of extra tests.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Michigan at Ann Arbor NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Ann Arbor, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11018561 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a rapid clinical care pathway to improve the diagnosis and treatment of chronic constipation. It aims to implement a novel point-of-care device that can predict treatment outcomes during initial consultations, reducing the need for unnecessary tests and ineffective treatments. By providing healthcare providers with a clinical decision support tool, the project seeks to enhance the adoption of effective therapies and streamline patient care. The goal is to ensure that patients receive appropriate evaluations and treatments more efficiently.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are patients experiencing chronic constipation, particularly those who have not responded to standard laxative treatments.
Not a fit: Patients with constipation due to non-functional causes or those who have already undergone extensive testing may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective and timely treatments for patients suffering from chronic constipation.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in implementing clinical decision support tools to improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may also be effective for chronic constipation.
Where this research is happening
Ann Arbor, United States
- University of Michigan at Ann Arbor — Ann Arbor, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shah, Eric Dinesh — University of Michigan at Ann Arbor
- Study coordinator: Shah, Eric Dinesh
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.