Overview
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.
Description
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.
Eligibility
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.