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Human Study on Bowel Function and Well-Being in Individuals with Multiple Sclerosis

An observational study involving 1322 people with MS showed that reduced satisfaction with bowel function and longer duration since MS diagnosis were each linked to about twice the odds of lower well-being. Additionally, bowel care self-management was associated with 45% higher odds of lower well-being.

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Human efficacy: Not established from this source
Mechanism: Not reported
Evidence strength: Limited
Outcome: Not reported

Why it matters

These findings suggest a significant association between bowel function satisfaction and well-being in MS patients, highlighting the importance of addressing bowel issues in this population.

What this does not prove

The study relies on self-reported data, which can introduce biases, and may not represent the entire MS population as it focused on those with identified bowel-related issues.

Next milestone

No next milestone was established from the available source.

Study facts

Study design: Observational
Participants / samples: 1322 · basis not reported
Randomised: Not reported
Controlled: Not reported
Primary endpoint met: Not reported
Relevant MS type: Not reported
Publication date: 2026-04-27
Evidence reviewed: Abstract only
Regulatory approval: Not reported
Research areas: Not classified
Biological target: Not reported
Pathway: Not reported
Population: Not reported
Size of effect: Not reported
Secondary endpoints: Not reported
MRI endpoints: Not reported
Biomarkers: Not reported
Safety: Not reported

Original sources

Primary evidenceThe Impact of Bowel Satisfaction on Mental Health in Multiple Sclerosis: Insights From a Cross-Sectional Study. ↗DOI: 10.7224/1537-2073.2025-016

Supporting passages (7)

study designMETHODS: Of the 1872 people with MS from France, Germany, Italy, and the UK who completed an online survey on bladder- and bowel-related issues of living with MS and on well-being, 1322 identified bowel-related issues and were the focus of this study.

sample sizeOf the 1872 people with MS from France, Germany, Italy, and the UK who completed an online survey on bladder- and bowel-related issues of living with MS and on well-being, 1322 identified bowel-related issues and were the focus of this study.

findingsRESULTS: Reduced satisfaction with bowel function and longer duration since MS diagnosis were each linked to approximately twice the odds of lower well-being (OR, 2.17; 95% CI, 1.64-2.87 and OR, 2.16; 95% CI, 1.46-3.20, respectively). Additionally, bowel care self-management was associated with 45% higher odds of lower well-being (OR, 1.45; 95% CI, 1.11-1.89).

publication datePublication date: 2026-04-27

limitationsTitle: The Impact of Bowel Satisfaction on Mental Health in Multiple Sclerosis: Insights From a Cross-Sectional Study.

peer reviewedPublication types: Journal Article

subjectsMETHODS: Of the 1872 people with MS from France, Germany, Italy, and the UK who completed an online survey on bladder- and bowel-related issues of living with MS and on well-being, 1322 identified bowel-related issues and were the focus of this study.

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