Clinical trials: Cathartics, active
Colorectal Diseases, Mechanical Bowel Preparation
Effect of Oral Laxative Use Before Colorectal Surgery on Intraoperative Surgical Difficulty
This prospective randomized pilot study will evaluate whether the use of an oral laxative before elective laparoscopic colorectal surgery affects small-bowel diameter and intraoperative surgical difficulty.
- Trial name
- OLAX-CRC (NCT07820696)
- Testing
- Oral Laxative, Rectal Enema
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Van Training and Research Hospital
Chronic Plaque Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis
Comparative Study on Unani Formulation Vs Active Control in Plaque Psoriasis
This trial tests whether a Unani ointment (Marham-e-Asfedaj) plus an oral Unani formulation (Mundij wa Mushil-i Sawdā) works better than a active treatment (salicylic acid 3% solution, also combined with Mundij wa Mushil-i Sawdā)…
- Conditions
- Chronic Plaque Psoriasis, Plaque Psoriasis, Psoriasis, Taqashshur al Jild
- Trial name
- NCT07841314
- Testing
- Marham Asfedaj, Mundij wa Mushil Sawda (Unani Oral decoction), Coal tar 1% & Salicylic acid 3 % solution
- Where
- India
- Volunteers
- 54 people
- Sponsor
- National Institute of Unani Medicine, Bengaluru
Appendicitis, Appendicitis Acute
Clinical Study of PEG Bowel Preparation in Appendectomy Patients
Colonoscopy is a necessary item of physical examination for colorectal cancer. For high-risk groups, annual physical examination is the most effective way of early prevention; At present, a large amount of polyethylene glycol…
- Trial name
- NCT07478029
- Testing
- Bowel Preparation with Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Laxatives
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 10 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Huaping Xie
Constipation
Optimization of Postoperative Bowel Habits
Project is a trial, in which women undergoing vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse will be randomized 1:1 to a postoperative bowel regimen of either oral senna or rectal bisacodyl suppository.
- Trial name
- NCT06335797
- Testing
- Senna Tab, Dulcolax Suppositories
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Cholecystectomy
PEG Laxatives for Intestinal Preparation and Gut Microbiota in Cholecystectomy
This observational study aims to investigate the impact of polyethylene glycol (PEG) laxatives used for bowel preparation on the gut microbiota of patients who have undergone cholecystectomy.
- Trial name
- NCT07439640
- Where
- China
- Volunteers
- 20 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Tongji Hospital
Constipation
Effects of Probiotics (BioKid LR - Contains Nine Different Species of Probiotics Bacteria Including L. Reuteri) in Children With Functional Constipation
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a probiotic supplement, BioKid LR®, can help maintain normal bowel movements after stopping laxative treatment (PEG 3350) in children aged 6 months to 17 years with…
- Trial name
- NCT06959758
- Testing
- Probiotic Arm
- Where
- Israel
- Volunteers
- 80 people
- Sponsor
- Ferass Abu Hanna
Constipation - Functional, Constipation
A Trial of Actazin Versus PEG 3350 for Maintenance Therapy in Children With Constipation
The goal of this pilot feasibility randomized controlled trial is to determine whether Actazin (kiwifruit extract) is a feasible and effective alternative to polyethylene glycol 3350 (PEG 3350) for maintenance therapy in children…
- Conditions
- Constipation - Functional, Constipation, Constipation Aggravated
- Trial name
- NCT06836024
- Testing
- Actazin chewable tablet, PEG 3350, Chewable Tablet
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Hamilton Health Sciences Corporation
Renal Failure Chronic Requiring Dialysis, Peritoneal Dialysis
Bisacodyl Oral for Lowering Dysfunction (of Tenckhoff Catheter)
Doctors need to insert catheter for patients who are going to have peritoneal dialysis. These peritoneal catheters can be obstructed or blocked afterward. The chance of not having smooth flow can be up to 12 and 31%.
- Trial name
- BOLD (NCT07351357)
- Testing
- Bisacodyl 5 mg
- Where
- 6 sites in Hong Kong
- Volunteers
- 398 people
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong
Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer
Preop Laxatives in Robotic Urologic Surgery
Minimally-invasive surgery, either laparoscopic or robotic, is commonly used in urology. Several urologic procedures including prostatectomy, radical nephrectomy, and partial nephrectomy are now commonly performed robotically.
- Conditions
- Prostate Cancer, Kidney Cancer, Constipation
- Trial name
- NCT05805436
- Testing
- Polyethylene Glycol 3350
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 240 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chad R. Tracy