Overview

The Use of SennaS for Prevention of Post-operative Constipation After Urogynecologic Surgery

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2009-06-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
We are doing this study to see if using an over the counter mild laxative, SennaS, there is a difference in time required to have a bowel movement in women who are having surgery for prolapse (when your uterus and/or vagina drop after childbirth or with age) and/or incontinence (when you leak urine or stool without your control) as compared to a sugar pill or placebo.
Phase:
Phase 2/Phase 3
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Hartford Hospital
Treatments:
Bismuth subsalicylate
Senna Extract
Sennoside A&B