A study to evaluate the effects of a multidisciplinary bowel support team for patients after stroke

Effectiveness of a Multidisciplinary Bowel Support Team for Bowel Dysfunction in Stroke Patients: A Stepped Wedge Cluster Randomized Trial - SW-CRT

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000061920

Enrollment

240

Registered

2026-06-15

Start date

2026-06-10

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Bowel functional dysfunction associated with stroke

Interventions

Comprehensive bowel care intervention by a multidisciplinary bowel support team A multidisciplinary bowel support team, consisting of physicians, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapist

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Hospitalized patients with stroke admitted to Fujita Health University Nanakuri Memorial Hospital Patients with bowel functional dysfunction associated with stroke who are receiving bowel care Written informed consent obtained from the patient or a legally authorized representative

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with a history of organic bowel disease Patients at risk of colorectal bleeding Patients receiving nutrition exclusively via parenteral nutrition Patients who do not wish to modify their bowel care Patients deemed inappropriate for participation by the investigators

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Number of normal stools (Bristol Stool Form Scale types 3-5) per week	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Quality of life assessed	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactKeiko Ishikame

Fujita Health University School of Health Sciences, Department of Nursing

ishikame@fujita-hu.ac.jp0562-93-2506

Outcome results

None listed

Source: JPRN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Jul 3, 2026