Subjects with Fecal Incontinence

Principal Investigator	William E. Whitehead, PhD
Organization	UNC Center for Functional GI & Motility Disorders Bioinformatics Building, CB#7080 Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7080
Participation	Participation will include the initial evaluation, an introductory meeting with the therapist, six treatment sessions (one every two weeks) and three follow-up sessions.
Contact	Steve Heymen (email)
Phone	919-966-2515
Purpose	The purpose of this research study is to study treatment options for patients with fecal incontinence.
Requirements	Subjects must be 16 years of age or older Subjects with incontinence must have recurrent uncontrolled passage of >1 teaspoon of fecal matter, at least 1/week for at least one month Patients with staining of underwear only or incontinence or flatus only will not be included
Compensation	Each participant will be paid $50 for each of three follow-up sessions at 3, 6, and 12 months, post-treatment, for a total of $150.

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