Trial Outcomes & Findings for Effects of an Anal Insert Device in Fecal Incontinence (NCT NCT03898778)

NCT ID: NCT03898778

Last Updated: 2025-08-22

Results Overview

Percent treatment responders (proportion of subjects with percent relative change of Accidental Bowel Leakage (ABL) ≥ 50%) for the modified Intent to Treat (mITT) population.

Recruitment status

COMPLETED

Study phase

NA

Target enrollment

124 participants

Primary outcome timeframe

Baseline (Weeks 1-4) through Treatment period (Weeks 9-12)

Results posted on

2025-08-22

Participant Flow

Recruitment for the study was initiated in May 2019 and completed in October 2023. Potential subjects were approached by advertising, letter, phone, in person, or by e-mail.

Participant milestones

Participant milestones
Measure
Subjects With Fecal Incontinence
Male and female subjects aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of fecal incontinence who have failed conservative medical therapy (i.e., the use of bulking agents, anti-diarrheal agents (e.g., loperamide and biofeedback therapy as appropriate) for fecal incontinence will be treated with an anal insert device. Minnesota Medical Technologies Anal Insert Device: Non-sterile soft, flexible, liquid-filled anal insert either 10 mm size or 13 mm size, meant for single use only
Overall Study
STARTED
124
Overall Study
COMPLETED
59
Overall Study
NOT COMPLETED
65

Reasons for withdrawal

Withdrawal data not reported

Baseline Characteristics

Effects of an Anal Insert Device in Fecal Incontinence

Baseline characteristics by cohort

Baseline characteristics by cohort
Measure
Subjects With Fecal Incontinence
n=59 Participants
Male and female subjects aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of fecal incontinence who have failed conservative medical therapy (i.e., the use of bulking agents, anti-diarrheal agents (e.g., loperamide and biofeedback therapy as appropriate) for fecal incontinence will be treated with an anal insert device. Minnesota Medical Technologies Anal Insert Device: Non-sterile soft, flexible, liquid-filled anal insert either 10 mm size or 13 mm size, meant for single use only
Age, Categorical
<=18 years
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
Between 18 and 65 years
21 Participants
n=5 Participants
Age, Categorical
>=65 years
38 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Female
55 Participants
n=5 Participants
Sex: Female, Male
Male
4 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Asian
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Black or African American
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
White
57 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
More than one race
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Race (NIH/OMB)
Unknown or Not Reported
0 Participants
n=5 Participants
Region of Enrollment
United States
59 participants
n=5 Participants

PRIMARY outcome

Timeframe: Baseline (Weeks 1-4) through Treatment period (Weeks 9-12)

Population: modified Intent to Treat (mITT)

Percent treatment responders (proportion of subjects with percent relative change of Accidental Bowel Leakage (ABL) ≥ 50%) for the modified Intent to Treat (mITT) population.

Outcome measures

Outcome measures
Measure
Subjects With Fecal Incontinence
n=58 Participants
Male and female subjects aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of fecal incontinence who have failed conservative medical therapy (i.e., the use of bulking agents, anti-diarrheal agents (e.g., loperamide and biofeedback therapy as appropriate) for fecal incontinence will be treated with an anal insert device. Minnesota Medical Technologies Anal Insert Device: Non-sterile soft, flexible, liquid-filled anal insert either 10 mm size or 13 mm size, meant for single use only
Primary Effectiveness Endpoint
75.9 percentage of treatment responders
Interval 62.83 to 86.13

Adverse Events

Subjects With Fecal Incontinence

Serious events: 1 serious events
Other events: 12 other events
Deaths: 0 deaths

Serious adverse events

Serious adverse events
Measure
Subjects With Fecal Incontinence
n=124 participants at risk
Male and female subjects aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of fecal incontinence who have failed conservative medical therapy (i.e., the use of bulking agents, anti-diarrheal agents (e.g., loperamide and biofeedback therapy as appropriate) for fecal incontinence will be treated with an anal insert device. Minnesota Medical Technologies Anal Insert Device: Non-sterile soft, flexible, liquid-filled anal insert either 10 mm size or 13 mm size, meant for single use only
Cardiac disorders
Diastolic dysfunction and relative chronotropic insufficiency
0.81%
1/124 • Number of events 1 • Through study completion, an average of 16 weeks.

Other adverse events

Other adverse events
Measure
Subjects With Fecal Incontinence
n=124 participants at risk
Male and female subjects aged 18 years and older with a diagnosis of fecal incontinence who have failed conservative medical therapy (i.e., the use of bulking agents, anti-diarrheal agents (e.g., loperamide and biofeedback therapy as appropriate) for fecal incontinence will be treated with an anal insert device. Minnesota Medical Technologies Anal Insert Device: Non-sterile soft, flexible, liquid-filled anal insert either 10 mm size or 13 mm size, meant for single use only
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
Leg pain
0.81%
1/124 • Number of events 1 • Through study completion, an average of 16 weeks.
Infections and infestations
Cough and nasal congestion
0.81%
1/124 • Number of events 1 • Through study completion, an average of 16 weeks.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Anorectal irritation, pain, soreness
0.81%
1/124 • Number of events 1 • Through study completion, an average of 16 weeks.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Perianal irritation and anorectal discomfort (worsening)
0.81%
1/124 • Number of events 1 • Through study completion, an average of 16 weeks.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Nausea and vomiting
0.81%
1/124 • Number of events 1 • Through study completion, an average of 16 weeks.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Perianal pruritus and soreness
0.81%
1/124 • Number of events 1 • Through study completion, an average of 16 weeks.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Device over-insertion or device migration into anal canal or rectum
0.81%
1/124 • Number of events 1 • Through study completion, an average of 16 weeks.
Injury, poisoning and procedural complications
chest and extremity pain
0.81%
1/124 • Number of events 1 • Through study completion, an average of 16 weeks.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Dysuria
0.81%
1/124 • Number of events 1 • Through study completion, an average of 16 weeks.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Abdominal cramping
0.81%
1/124 • Number of events 1 • Through study completion, an average of 16 weeks.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Perianal pain and bleeding related to flair of lichen sclerosis
0.81%
1/124 • Number of events 1 • Through study completion, an average of 16 weeks.
Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders
Herniated disc
0.81%
1/124 • Number of events 1 • Through study completion, an average of 16 weeks.
Gastrointestinal disorders
Diarrhea and vomiting
0.81%
1/124 • Number of events 1 • Through study completion, an average of 16 weeks.
Hepatobiliary disorders
Abnormal liver function tests
0.81%
1/124 • Number of events 1 • Through study completion, an average of 16 weeks.

Additional Information

VP of Regulatory Affairs

Minnesota Medical Technologies Corporation

Phone: 507-533-0366

Results disclosure agreements

  • Principal investigator is a sponsor employee
  • Publication restrictions are in place