Clinical trials: Bowel Habits
Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain
Patients-Controlled Epidural Analgesia After Gastric Bypass for Morbid Obesity Using Morphine-Levobupivacaine Regimens
Adequate postoperative analgesia can facilitate recovery following gastric bypass surgery for morbid obesity. The efficacy and safety of intravenous patient - controlled analgesia has been studied, but up to date no data are…
- Conditions
- Morbid Obesity, Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Bowel Function, Postoperative Ambulation
- Trial name
- NCT01249872
- Testing
- GROUP A : 0 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP B : 1 mg MORPHINE- 0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE, GROUP C : 2 mg MORPHINE-0.1% LEVOBUPIVACAINE
- Where
- Greece
- Volunteers
- 96 people
- Sponsor
- University of Patras
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
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
Chronic Constipation, Methanogenesis
Effect of Lubiprostone on Methanogenesis and Bowel Function in Chronic Constipation.
Lubiprostone, a chloride channel activator, has been shown to improve symptoms of chronic constipation, largely by enhancing chloride-rich intestinal fluid secretion.
- Trial name
- NCT01190020
- Testing
- Lubiprostone, Lubiprostone Control
- Where
- 2 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 41 people
- Sponsor
- Augusta University
Joint Diseases, Arthritis
A Study to Compare the Frequency of Constipation Symptoms With Tapentadol Immediate Release (IR) Treatment Versus Oxycodone IR Treatment in Patients With End-stage Joint Disease
The purpose of this study is to compare bowel function/constipation that occurs during tapentadol treatment with that occuring during oxycodone treatment, as measured by the frequency of spontaneous bowel movements per week.
- Conditions
- Joint Diseases, Arthritis, Osteoarthritis
- Trial name
- NCT00784277
- Testing
- oxycodone CR, oxycodone IR, Tapentadol ER (CG5503)
- Volunteers
- 597 people
- Sponsor
- Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development, L.L.C.
Obstructive Defecation Syndrome, Chronic Constipation
Study of Stapled Transanal Rectal Resection (STARR) Surgery in Refractory Constipation Associated With Obstructive Defecation Syndrome (ODS)
The primary purpose of this study is to determine how effective and how durable STARR (stapled transanal rectal resection) surgery is in relieving symptoms of intractable constipation associated with obstructive defecation…
- Conditions
- Obstructive Defecation Syndrome, Chronic Constipation, Rectocele, Intussusception
- Trial name
- NCT00256984
- Testing
- Stapled Transanal Resection (STARR) with Transtar (PROXIMATE®) 33 mm Circular Stapler
- Where
- 7 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 75 people
- Sponsor
- Ethicon Endo-Surgery
Gastrointestinal Diseases, Ileus Paralytic
Myoelectric Activity Following Colorectal Surgery and Return of Bowel Function
The purpose of the study is to determine if the myoelectrical measurements made by the G-Tech Wireless Patch System correlate with clinical markers of postoperative recovery such as passage of flatus/bowel movement, oral…
- Conditions
- Gastrointestinal Diseases, Ileus Paralytic, Ileus
- Trial name
- NCT05298774
- Testing
- G-tech WPS
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 77 people
- Sponsor
- Yale University
Post-operative Pain
Efficacy of IV Acetaminophen for Pain Management
The investigators' goal in this planned prospective, randomized, patient blinded study is to compare our standard of care as the control group to an experimental group in which patients receive preemptive IV acetaminophen dosing…
- Trial name
- NCT02028715
- Testing
- IV acetaminophen
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 68 people
- Sponsor
- Aultman Health Foundation
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
Bowel Dysfunction, Postoperative Complications
Sugammadex To IMprove Bowel Function
Colon and rectal surgery is associated with high cost, long length of stay, high postoperative surgical site infection rate, high incidence of postoperative nausea and vomiting, and a high rate of hospital readmission.
- Conditions
- Bowel Dysfunction, Postoperative Complications, Neuromuscular Blockade
- Trial name
- STIM_Bowel (NCT04546672)
- Testing
- Sugammadex, Neostigmine
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Oregon Health and Science University
Opioid Induced Constipation
To Evaluate Patient Preference of Movantik and Polyethylene Glycol 3350 for Opioid Induced Constipation
The purpose of this study is to determine whether patients with opioid induced constipation prefer treatment with naloxegol (Movantik) or with Polyethylene Glycol 3350.
- Trial name
- NCT03060512
- Testing
- Polyethylene Glycol 3350, Movantik
- Where
- 53 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 276 people
- Sponsor
- AstraZeneca
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
Spinal Cord Injury
Bowel Care and Cardiovascular Function After Spinal Cord Injury
The main goal of this project is to determine the effects of lidocaine lubricant on cardiovascular function during routine bowel care in individuals with spinal cord injury.
- Trial name
- NCT01567605
- Testing
- Lidocaine lubricant
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 13 people
- Sponsor
- Simon Fraser University
Constipation, Fecal Incontinence
A Colonic Tube to Improve Bowel Function in Spinal Cord Injury
The investigators want to know if placing a tube through the skin and into the colon to flush out the colon is safe and effective in helping spinal cord Veterans with bowel management.
- Conditions
- Constipation, Fecal Incontinence, Spinal Cord Injury
- Trial name
- NCT00345397
- Testing
- Percutaneous endoscopic colostomy (PEC) tube
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 7 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Constipation
Study to Gather Information on the Acceptability of a New Flavor System With Increasing Levels of 2, 4, 6 g or Higher of Mannitol for PEG 3350 in Subjects Having Infrequent Bowel Movements.
Study to gather information on the acceptability of a new flavor system with increasing levels of 2, 4, 6 g or higher of the sugar alcohol Mannitol for Polyethylene glycol (PEG) 3350 a drug stimulating bowel movement to pass…
- Trial name
- NCT04534465
- Testing
- Polyethylene glycol (MiraLAX, BAY81-8430), Mannitol
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Spinal Cord Injury, Constipation
Utility of an Animated Bowel Biofeedback Training Routine to Improve Bowel Function in Individuals With SCI
An injury to the spinal cord results in a number of secondary medical problems, including the inability to voluntarily control the bowels.
- Conditions
- Spinal Cord Injury, Constipation, Fecal Incontinence, Neurogenic Bowel
- Trial name
- NCT02406859
- Testing
- Bowel Biofeedback, Anorectal Manometry
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- VA Office of Research and Development
Ileus, Gastro-Intestinal Disorder
A Study to Evaluate LB1148 for Return of Bowel Function in Subjects Undergoing Bowel Resection
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and efficacy of LB1148 in subjects undergoing planned bowel resection.
- Trial name
- INTEGRITY (NCT05470387)
- Testing
- LB1148
- Where
- 23 sites in United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people
- Sponsor
- Palisade Bio
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
Chronic Idiopathic Constipation
Efficacy of Linaclotide to Senna for CIC
In this prospective, randomized, double blind study, the aim is to determine the efficacy of Linaclotide in relation to Senna in relieving the symptoms of chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC).
- Trial name
- NCT02239510
- Testing
- Senna, Linzess
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 9 people
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diarrhea
Does Welchol (Colesevelam Hydrochloride) Improve Colonic Transit in Diarrhea-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (D-IBS)?
Our hypothesis is that the medication approved for treatment of high blood cholesterol levels, Colesevelam HCl (WELCHOL), decreases colonic transit and permeability in patients with diarrhea due to irritable bowel syndrome.
- Trial name
- welchol (NCT00911612)
- Testing
- Colesevelam
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 24 people
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic