Clinical trials: Bowel Habits
Constipation, Prolapse, Vaginal
Effect of Preoperative Fiber on Postoperative Bowel Function
Post-operative constipation is one of the most common complaints after pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Psyillum fiber is an FDA-approved, over the counter dietary supplement that is commonly used to treat constipation.
- Trial name
- NCT04882995
- Testing
- Psyillium fiber
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Gastroschisis
Evaluation of Glycerin Suppositories to Improve Bowel Function in Gastroschisis
Gastroschisis is a congenital defect of the abdominal wall that leads to evisceration of various amounts of the abdominal organs.
- Trial name
- NCT03355326
- Testing
- Glycerin Suppository
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Indiana University
Constipation
Bowel Function After Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
Postoperative constipation affects up to a third of women undergoing minimally invasive (MIS) gynecologic surgery and is a major source of anxiety and discomfort.
- Trial name
- NCT04263896
- Testing
- Polyethylene Glycol 3350
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago
Constipation, Post-Op Complication
Does a Preoperative Bowel Regimen Change Time to First Bowel Movement After Robotic Sacral Colpopexy
The hypothesis is that starting a bowel regimen with Polyethylene Glycol prior to robotic assisted sacrocolpopexy will decrease time to first bowel movement after surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT04197869
- Testing
- Polyethylene Glycol Powder
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 71 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Northwell Health
Functional Disorder of Intestine
Bowel Function After Minimally Invasive Urogynecologic Surgery
The purpose of this study is to assess the effect of a standardized postoperative bowel regimen of over-the-counter medications in subjects undergoing minimally invasive urogynecologic surgery.
- Trial name
- NCT01044212
- Testing
- Docusate, Bowel medications
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 72 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Rochester