Effects of inulin on bowel habit in elderly people with a low frequency of defecatio
Completed
- Conditions
- Trage stoelgangMild constipation
- Registration Number
- NL-OMON33185
- Lead Sponsor
- Sensus
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- Not specified
- Target Recruitment
- 54
Inclusion Criteria
Low defecation frequency (max 3 times per week), age between 50 - 75 y
Exclusion Criteria
Use of laxatives
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>The primary question is: does inulin consmption increase the defecation<br /><br>frequency as compoared with the placebo. This frequency is assessed by a bowel<br /><br>habit questionnaire filled in by the participants at certain times during each<br /><br>treatment.</p><br>
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method <p>Secondary outcomes are the effect of inulin on gastrointestinal comfort<br /><br>(flatulence etc.) and on quality of life. </p><br>