Clinical trials: Postoperative Constipation
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
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-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