Research Award

Completed Award

Award ID: 12/35/07

Shortlist: 

A randomised comparison of the Fenix® magnetic anal sphincter versus sacral nerve stimulation for adult faecal incontinence.

Headline:

Interpretation of the results is limited owing to earlier than anticipated termination of the study, meaning that the numbers available for analysis are small, but the overall success rate was low.

Plain English Summary:

Faecal incontinence (FI) is a distressing condition that affects between 5% and 10% of the adult population. It is more common with advancing age, and is a
particularly common problem in residential and nursing care homes; it is the second most common cause of admission to a nursing home. It impacts on
social, physical, and mental well-being and is a substantial burden on NHS health resources. Current treatment options for moderate to severe F...

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Abstract:

Design: A prospective, UK multi-centre, parallel-group, randomised controlled trial investigating the safety and efficacy of the Fenix® magnetic anal sphincter
(MAS) for adult faecal incontinence (FI). The comparator is sacral nerve stimulation (SNS), a NICE recommended treatment for FI resistant to conservative
therapies. Setting: NHS Coloproctology Units in secondary care, with membership of ACPGB&I and experience in SNS. Target population: Adult ...

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Start Date:
January 2014
End Date:
March 2019
Contracting Organisation:
Publication Date:
March 2021