Clinical trials: Constipation
Intestinal Diseases, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Biomarkers for Intestinal Permeability in Patients With Constipation
Our overall objective with this study is firstly to provide a comprehensive assessment of intestinal permeability, mucosal barrier function using existing biomarkers and secondly to explore novel biomarkers for measuring…
- Conditions
- Intestinal Diseases, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation
- Trial name
- NCT02246647
- Testing
- Permeability measurement, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Autism Spectrum Disorder, Gastrointestinal Symptoms
Combination Probiotic: BB-12 With LGG (Different Doses) in Treating Children With Autism Spectrum Disorder
This protocol is a blinded randomized controlled study of the effects of BB-12 with LGG at different doses in 70 healthy children with autism spectrum disorders at lower and higher doses over an 56-day period and a 28- day…
- Trial name
- NCT03514784
- Testing
- BB-12 with LGG (Higher Dose), BB-12 with LGG (Lower Dose)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 100 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Constipation
Study Comparing PEG 3350 Laxative to Placebo in the Treatment of Occasional Constipation (Study CL2007-12)(P08216)
Randomized, placebo-controlled, double blind study. 203 subjects entered the study to compare the effect on occasional constipation of polyethylene glycol 3350 to placebo. Subjects took one of study treatments up to 7 days.
- Trial name
- NCT00770432
- Testing
- Polyethylene glycol 3350
- Volunteers
- 203 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Bayer
Constipation
Comparison Trial of Enema vs. PEG 3350 for Constipation
The purpose of this study is to determine if milk and molasses enema or PEG 3350 works better for treatment of fecal impaction in children who are constipated.
- Trial name
- NCT00467350
- Testing
- PEG 3350, milk and molasses enema
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 80 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Children's Mercy Hospital Kansas City
Constipation, Diet Modification
Effect of Kiwifruit on Gastrointestinal Fluid Distribution and Transit in Healthy Volunteers
Constipation is a widespread and common problem in which a person finds it difficult and/or painful to open their bowels. The current treatment is the use of medications called laxatives.
- Trial name
- KIWI (NCT03303417)
- Testing
- MRI Scan, Kiwifruit, calorie-matched sugar drink
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 16 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Nottingham
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-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Cheno Effect on Transit in Health and IBS-C
The study hypothesis is that the naturally occurring bile acid, chenodeoxycholic acid, induces acceleration of colonic transit in health and in patients with constipation-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-C).
- Trial name
- Chenotransit (NCT00912301)
- Testing
- Sodium chenodeoxycholate (NaCDC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Constipation
Lubiprostone and Mucus Secretion in Patients With Chronic Constipation
The investigators hypothesize that the symptoms of chronic constipation in some patients are developed due to diminished production and secretion of the alimentary tract mucus resulting in poor lubrication.
- Trial name
- NCT01447849
- Testing
- lubiprostone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 40 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, El Paso
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, Constipation
Safety and Efficacy of Linaclotide in Patients With Chronic Constipation and Prominent Abdominal Bloating
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of linaclotide compared with placebo in patients with chronic constipation (CC) and prominent abdominal bloating.
- Trial name
- NCT01642914
- Testing
- Linaclotide 290 micrograms, Linaclotide 145 micrograms
- Where
- 151 sites in United States, Canada
- Volunteers
- 487 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Forest Laboratories
Functional Constipation
Dose-ranging Efficacy of Polydextrose Supplement on Colonic Transit Time and Symptoms in Adults With Functional Constipation
This study will investigate the effectiveness of Polydextrose, a dietary fiber, at decreasing Colonic Transit Time and the gastrointestinal symptoms of Functional Constipation.
- Trial name
- NCT02314936
- Testing
- Litesse powder containing 12 g polydextrose, Litesse powder containing 8 g polydextrose, Litesse powder containing 4 g polydextrose
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KGK Science Inc.
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
Comparison of Lubiprostone and Placebo for the Relief of Constipation From Constipating Medications
Constipation from medications is a serious and common condition. Lubiprostone has properties that make it a candidate drug. One hundred volunteers with constipation who are taking medications known to cause constipation will be…
- Trial name
- NCT01096290
- Testing
- lubiprostone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 23 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of South Alabama
Constipation
Effects of Alpha-1 Antagonist, Stress and Relaxation on Anorectal Functions
This study is designed to better understand the effects of effects of stress, relaxation, and a medication alfuzosin on bowel control and emptying in healthy people and patients with bowel problems.
- Trial name
- NCT01834729
- Testing
- Alfuzosin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Constipation
Post-Operative Constipation Following Total Knee Arthroplasty
Postoperative constipation, defined as no fully satisfying bowel movement within the first three postoperative days, is a common occurrence with some researchers estimating that between 41 and 85% of postoperative patients…
- Trial name
- NCT04380090
- Testing
- Propylene Glycol, Docusate Sodium
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 154 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- The Cleveland Clinic
Functional Constipation
The Effect of Probiotics on Constipation, and Intestinal Microflora in Children With Functional Constipation
To compare the differences of fecal microflora between constipated and non-constipated healthy children, and evaluate the efficacy of probiotics in reducing symptoms of constipation and the influence of intestinal microflora in…
- Trial name
- NCT03054805
- Testing
- Magnesium Oxide, MIYAIRI-BM
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Effects of 2 Mu-opiates on Gastrointestinal Transit
Comparison of the Effects of Tapentadol and Oxycodone on Gastrointestinal and Colonic Transit in Humans
Tapentadol is FDA approved for the treatment of moderate to severe acute pain. Due to the dual mechanism of action as an opioid agonist and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, there is potential for off label use in chronic pain.
- Trial name
- tap-oxy (NCT01500317)
- Testing
- Tapentadol, Oxycodone
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 38 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Constipation Aggravated, Pelvic Floor; Incompetency
Proof of Concept: "Bottom's Up" Seat to Treat Constipation
Supporting the pelvic floor can reduce symptoms of constipation in patients with refractory constipation due to pelvic floor laxity and excessive perineal descent by means of a modified toilet seat, known as "the Bottom's Up".
- Trial name
- NCT02419924
- Testing
- "the Bottom's Up"
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 12 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic