STOOL - Stepped Treatment of Older adults On Laxatives

Completed

• Conditions: Constipation; Digestive System

• Registration Number: ISRCTN11557289
• Lead Sponsor: Department of Health (UK)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2003-04-25
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 19

Inclusion Criteria

People aged 55 or over with chronic constipation living in private households.

Exclusion Criteria

Not provided at time of registration.

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The primary clinical outcome is the reported number of bowel movements per week at the end of each step (6 and 10 weeks after randomisation) and at six months follow-up.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Secondary clinical outcomes include the presence/absence of the other Rome criteria for constipation; adverse effects of treatment (although some of these may also be symptoms of constipation); and relapse rates. In addition to the measurement of these clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction and the impact of the treatment on costs and quality of life will be assessed