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The Efficacy and Palatability of Developed Polyethylene Glycol-based Formula for Children With Functional Constipation
Led by Chulalongkorn University · Updated on 2026-04-02
52
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
134 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and palatability of a developed polyethylene glycol-based formula compared with the standard polyethylene glycol (PEG) in the treatment of children with functional constipation for 8 weeks. Besides, we also aim to assess the side effects of a developed PEG-based formula as well as evaluate the change of rectal diameter from baseline at each visit between 2 groups.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Efficacy and Palatability of Developed Polyethylene Glycol-based Formula for Children With Functional Constipation
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Children aged 6 months to 18 years old
- Diagnosed with functional constipation according to ROME IV criteria
You will not qualify if you...
- Having an organic cause of constipation such as anorectal malformations, Hirschsprung disease, myelomeningocele, hypothyroidism, etc.
- Suspected gastrointestinal obstruction
- Receiving medication affecting bowel movement
- History of allergy to polyethylene glycol (PEG) and stevia
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University
Bangkok, Thailand, 10330
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Research Team
D
Duc Long Tran, M.D.
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
TRIPLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
TREATMENT
Number of Arms
2
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