Status:
COMPLETED
The Effect of Consumption of Kiwifruit on Constipation in Adults
Lead Sponsor:
Fundacio d'Investigacio en Atencio Primaria Jordi Gol i Gurina
Conditions:
Constipation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Constipation is a symptom suffered by a large number of people, due to multifactorial causes. Some studies have proven that modifying lifestyle reduces the risk of constipation, with high-fibre diets ...
Detailed Description
Worldwide general population prevalence of constipation ranges from 0.7% to 79% (median 16%). Some factors associated with constipation are sex, with higher prevalence in females (especially during pr...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Two or more of the following:
- Straining during at least 25% of defecations Lumpy or hard stools in at least 25% of defecations Sensation of incomplete evacuation for at least 25% of defecations Sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage for at least 25% of defecations Manual manoeuvres to facilitate at least 25% of defecations (e.g., digital evacuations and support of the pelvic floor) Fewer than three defecations per week; and
- Loose stools are rarely present without the use of laxatives;
- Insufficient criteria for irritable bowel syndrome;
- Criteria fulfilled for at least 3 months with symptom onset at least 6 months before diagnosis.
Exclusion
- Patients with allergy to kiwifruit or latex
- Patients who have undergone gastro-intestinal surgery in the last year
- Patients taking medication to treat constipation
- Patients with oncological disease
- Patients taking narcotic medication
- Patients with organic gastroenterological diseases (except non- complicated diverticulosis).
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
46 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02215785
Start Date
April 1 2013
End Date
October 1 2013
Last Update
August 13 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Jordi Gol Gurina Foundation
Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, 08007