Use of Drugs and Constipation in Nursing Homes

Completed

• Conditions: Constipation; Diarrhea

• Registration Number: NCT00849628
• Lead Sponsor: Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Brief Summary

The purpose of this study is to study factors (drugs, serum concentration of drugs, nutrition, physical activity, demographics, diseases etc.) related to constipation and diarrhea in nursing homes, and the effect of different laxative regimens.

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2008-06
• Study First Submitted: 2009-02-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2009-02-23
• Study First Posted: 2009-02-24
• Primary Completion: 2009-12
• Study Completion: 2010-02
• Status Verified: 2016-07
• Last Update Submitted: 2016-07-18
• Last Update Posted: 2016-07-19

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 267

Inclusion Criteria

• Above 60 years old
• Stayed in nursing homes for more than 8 weeks
• Informed consent

Exclusion Criteria

• Expected discharge within 2 weeks
• Organic disorders causing constipation and diarrhea

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Prevalence of constipation	One year

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Innlandet Hospital Trust; 🇳🇴 Gjøvik, Oppland, Norway