Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/455213]Researchers: Prof Ian Cook (Principal investigator) , A/Pr David Lubowski , A/Pr Philip Dinning
Brief description This project aims to clarify the contractile patterns of the human colon which underlie the very common and distressing condition of constipation. We will be relating symptoms of constipation from a large number of sufferers with actual measurements of contractions along the colon in these patients. Furthermore by examining the in vivo colonic motor response to electrical stimulation of pelvic floor nerves, we will help to determine the potential of this new form of treatment for constipation. The aims of these projects will be to try and identify abnormal motor patterns responsible for constipation as well as determining a possible inductor of normal colonic motility so that future studies can target appropriate treatment at the responsible defect.
Funding Amount $AUD 487,990.08
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 455213
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/455213
