Status:
COMPLETED
Effect of Chinese Herb on Chronic Constipation for Residents in Long-Term Care Units
Lead Sponsor:
National Taiwan University Hospital
Conditions:
Chronic Constipation
Eligibility:
All Genders
20+ years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
The purpose of our study is to improve the problem of constipation and increase the quality of long-term care by the regimen of Chinese herb prescribed by professional doctors of Chinese medicine.
Detailed Description
Although many people regard regular defecation as important factor to maintain healthy, constipation is still a common problem in general population. According to some surveys, constipation affects ap...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- men and non-pregnant women who are at least 20 years of age;
- patients who have been adequately informed of the nature and risks of the study and who have given written informed consent prior to receiving study medication
- residents in long-term care units who meet one of the following criteria in past one month: 1. MgO \>= 1 tab tid 2.Dulcolax \>=1 tab qd 3.concurrent use of at least two categories of laxatives 4.at least once a week of enema 5.less than three times a week of bowel movement
Exclusion
- known renal or hepatic insufficiency;
- known colorectal cancer, anal abscess, anal fistula, anal fissure, rectocele, inflammatory bowel diseases, or gastrointestinal obstruction;
- unknown cause of gastrointestinal bleeding or acute infection
- history of alcohol or drug abuser
- history of psychiatric disorders
- women who are pregnant, as determined by a urine pregnancy test
- use of an investigational drug (within 30days prior to enrollment)
- known allergies to the component of study medication
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2008
Estimated Enrollment :
168 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00354575
Start Date
September 1 2006
End Date
June 1 2008
Last Update
August 18 2008
Active Locations (1)
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National Taiwan University Yun-Lin Branch
Douliu, Taiwan, 640