Sacral Neuromodulation as Treatment for Fecal Incontinence

Sacral Neuromodulation as Treatment for Fecal Incontinence

The objective of this study is to investigate if low level laser therapy will do more good than harm for patients with severe refractory fecal incontinence. It is a proof of concept study without a placebo arm.

The therapy consists of a 3 week treatment with a total of 8 sessions of low level laser therapy. Effects will be assessed using symptoms and quality of life questionnaires and physiological assessments of pelvic floor function, at 4 weeks and 12 weeks after beginning of treatment.

Inclusion Criteria:

Patients with fecal incontinence

Exclusion Criteria:

• Pregnant patients
• Known malignancies in the area of treatment
• Active bleeding in area of treatment
• Active deep vein thrombosis
• When tatoos are present at area of treatment
• Patients that are light sensitive
• Patients who take steroids.