Status:
COMPLETED
Glucomannan for Childhood Functional Constipation.
Lead Sponsor:
Medical University of Warsaw
Conditions:
Functional Constipation
Eligibility:
All Genders
3-16 years
Phase:
PHASE3
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether administration of glucomannan (dietary fiber) is effective in treating functional constipation in children.
Detailed Description
Constipation is a common condition in children. In many patients symptoms persist to adulthood and decrease quality of life. The standard treatment, mostly osmotic laxatives such as lactulose or polye...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- functional constipation diagnosed according to Rome Criteria III (duration of symptoms for at least 2 months prior to study inclusion)
- age 3 to 16 years
- informed consent from parents and/or child
Exclusion
- organic cause of defecation disorders (Hirschsprung's disease, spinal anomalies or anorectal pathology; history of gastro-intestinal surgery)
- mental retardation
- metabolic disease (e.g. hypothyroidism)
- irritable bowel syndrome
- intake of medications influencing gastrointestinal motility
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2009
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
June 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
92 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01151878
Start Date
April 1 2009
End Date
June 1 2010
Last Update
February 24 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Department of Paediatrics, The Medical University of Warsaw, Poland
Warsaw, Poland, 01-183