Overview

Psyllium Fiber Versus Placebo in Early Treatment After STARR for Obstructed Defecation: a Double-blind RCT

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2011-12-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
This study aims to assess whether fiber intake, formerly recommended only before or instead of surgery, may play a role in improving postoperative progress and functional outcome after STARR for obstructed defecation, in terms of residual constipation, incontinence and defecation urgency.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Francesco Gabrielli
Treatments:
Calcium polycarbophil
Psyllium