Comparison of PEG Solutions With and Without Electrolytes in the Treatment of Constipation

• Status: Completed
• Trial end date: 2008-07-01
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: All

Summary

The aim of the study is to show that new polyethylene glycol (PEG) solution without electrolytes is as effective in the treatment of constipation as PEG solution with electrolytes in the elderly institutionalized people. Also, the tolerability and the safety of the study drug will be examined.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Orion Corporation, Orion Pharma
• Treatments: Pharmaceutical Solutions

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Isotonic PEG treatment for constipation at the stable dose for at least 2 weeks before the run-in period

Exclusion Criteria:

• Other medical treatment for constipation than isotonic PEG or plantago ovata seeds

• Severe dementia