Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/546432]Researchers: A/Pr Bridget Southwell (Principal investigator) , Prof Anthony Catto-Smith , Prof John Hutson , Prof Val Robertson
Brief description 1 in 300 children suffer from chronic constipation that is not fixed by changing their diet or taking laxatives. They continue to suffer the problem into adulthood. They also have fecal incontinence or soiling that causes problems with socialising and schooling. We are testing a method of electrical stimulation through the skin on the belly to increase the movement of the bowel. Initial results are encouraging, showing that the rate of movement of the bowel is increased and soiling is decreased.
Funding Amount $AUD 82,450.00
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 546432
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/546432
