Extended Use of Polyethyleneglycol3350 Laxative in Constipated Patients

NCT ID: NCT00153153

Last Updated: 2013-02-07

Study Results

Results pending

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Clinical Phase

PHASE4

Total Enrollment

300 participants

Study Classification

INTERVENTIONAL

Study Start Date

2003-08-31

Brief Summary

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To evaluate the safety and efficacy of extended use of polyethyleneglycol3350 laxative as compared to placebo in constipated patients.

Detailed Description

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Conditions

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Constipation

Study Design

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Allocation Method

RANDOMIZED

Intervention Model

PARALLEL

Primary Study Purpose

TREATMENT

Blinding Strategy

DOUBLE

Interventions

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polyethyleneglycol3350

Intervention Type DRUG

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* Male or female outpatients at least 18 years of age
* Constipated according to ROME I criteria
* On average, fewer than 3 satisfactory BMs per week during the observation period
* If female and of childbearing potential, patient must be surgically sterilized or using oral contraceptives, depot contraceptives, intrauterine device, or testifies that she is monogamous with a vasectomized partner, or practices abstinence and will continue to do so during the duration of study
* Are otherwise in good health, as judged by a physical examination
* In the investigator's judgment, patient is mentally competent to sign an instrument of informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

* Patients with heme positive stool at screening. Patients with heme positive stool that can be attributed to hemorrhoids or anal fissures are eligible for inclusion.
* Patients with hypo- or hyperthyroidism as determined by history, or screening TSH results.
* Patients with known or suspected perforation or obstruction.
* History of gastric retention, inflammatory bowel disease, bowel resection, or colostomy.
* Patients with a known history of organic cause for their constipation.
* Patients meeting the ROME definition of Irritable Bowel Syndrome
* Patients currently taking any of the following medications that are known to effect bowel habits:

* Antidiarrheals
* Antacids containing magnesium or aluminum salts
* Anticholinergics
* Antispasmodic agents
* Erythromycin and other macrolides
* Octreotide
* Lotronex, Zofran, or other 5-HT3 antagonists
* Zelnorm, or other 5-HT4 agonists
* Opiods/narcotic analgesics
* Prokinetics
* Serotonin re-uptake inhibitors or tricyclic antidepressants
* Calcium antagonists
* Patients who are breastfeeding, pregnant, or intend to become pregnant during the study.
* Female patients of childbearing potential who refuse a pregnancy test.
* Patients with a known allergy to corn or polyethylene glycol.
* Patients who, in the opinion of the investigator, should not be included in the study for any reason, including inability to follow study procedures.
* Patients who, within the past 30 days have participated in an investigational clinical study
* Patients that have undergone a colonoscopy within 30 days of beginning the 14 day observation period.
* Patients that are currently taking, or have previously been treated with polyethyleneglycol3350
Minimum Eligible Age

18 Years

Eligible Sex

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Sponsors

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Braintree Laboratories

INDUSTRY

Sponsor Role lead

Principal Investigators

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Jorge Herrera, MD

Role: PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR

University of South Alabama

Locations

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Hoover, Alabama, United States

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Mobile, Alabama, United States

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Pell City, Alabama, United States

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Glendale, Arizona, United States

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

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Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

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Anaheim, California, United States

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Sacramento, California, United States

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Washington D.C., District of Columbia, United States

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Kissimmee, Florida, United States

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Lake Worth, Florida, United States

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Largo, Florida, United States

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Ocoee, Florida, United States

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St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

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St. Petersburg, Florida, United States

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West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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Marietta, Georgia, United States

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Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois, United States

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Peoria, Illinois, United States

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Overland Park, Kansas, United States

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Laurel, Maryland, United States

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Springfield, Massachusetts, United States

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St Louis, Missouri, United States

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South Bound Brook, New Jersey, United States

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

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Wilmington, North Carolina, United States

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Cincinnati, Ohio, United States

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Columbus, Ohio, United States

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Greer, South Carolina, United States

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Bristol, Tennessee, United States

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Kingsport, Tennessee, United States

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Memphis, Tennessee, United States

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Austin, Texas, United States

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Austin, Texas, United States

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Fort Worth, Texas, United States

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San Angelo, Texas, United States

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Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

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Newport News, Virginia, United States

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Norfolk, Virginia, United States

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

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Countries

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United States

References

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Menees SB, Lembo AJ, Chey WD. Polyethylene Glycol 3350 in the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: Post hoc Analysis Using FDA Endpoints. Can J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2022 Sep 9;2022:3533504. doi: 10.1155/2022/3533504. eCollection 2022.

Reference Type DERIVED
PMID: 36120087 (View on PubMed)

Other Identifiers

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851-CR1

Identifier Type: -

Identifier Source: org_study_id

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