Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 and up

Using a short questionnaire to identify who sticks with transanal irrigation (TAI)

Official title: Adherence Assessment in Transanal Irrigation : Validation of the Transanal Irrigation Adherence Scale

Run by Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris · NCT06805903 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This project tests a short French questionnaire to see if it can identify adults using transanal irrigation who stick with the treatment and those who stop.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment100 (estimated)
SponsorAssistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Paris)
StatusRecruiting
StartedMarch 30, 2026
Main results expectedSeptember 30, 2028
Study endsSeptember 30, 2028
Registry record updatedApril 6, 2026
Trial IDNCT06805903 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Adults who have been using transanal irrigation for at least one month for constipation or fecal incontinence, who can read French and provide informed consent.

Probably not a fit

People who do not use TAI, cannot read or understand French, are under legal protection, or have significant cognitive or language barriers are unlikely to benefit from this questionnaire validation.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

The study will perform psychometric validation of the TRIAL self-questionnaire, a French tool designed to measure adherence to transanal irrigation (TAI). Adult patients who have used TAI for at least one month for constipation or fecal incontinence will complete the questionnaire alongside collection of clinical and demographic information. Analyses will examine reliability and validity of the scale and compare questionnaire scores with reported TAI use to identify non-adherent patients. The information will be used to clarify reasons for stopping TAI and guide interventions to improve long-term use.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, clinicians could identify patients who are not following TAI sooner and offer targeted support to improve bowel control and quality of life.

How similar studies have gone: Transanal irrigation has demonstrated clinical benefit in many neurological and non-neurological populations, but validated adherence questionnaires are limited, making this psychometric validation relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

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Inclusion criteria

* Patients using ICT for at least 1 month
* Patients with anorectal disorders of neurological or neurological or non-neurological origin
* Patients whose indication for TCI is constipation, anorectal and/or fecal incontinence.
* Adult patients
* Informed patients who do not object to participating in the study.

Exclusion criteria

* Language barrier and comprehension difficulties
* Patients under legal protection

Where it's running

  • Service de Neuro-urologie et explorations périnéales Hôpital Pitié Salpêtrière
    Paris, France
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.