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Preference of Tegaserod vs. PEG 3350 in Patients With Constipation

Phase 4
Completed
Conditions
Constipation
Registration Number
NCT00171522
Lead Sponsor
Novartis
Brief Summary

To determine whether female patients have a preference for tegaserod of PEG 3350 relative to dosage form, convenience, ease of administration and taste

Detailed Description

Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Female
Target Recruitment
52
Inclusion Criteria
  • Females aged 18 to 64 years of age
  • Patients with constipation as defined by the Rome II criteria
Exclusion Criteria
  • Patients who have been previously been treated with tegaserod and/or PEG 3350
  • Evidence of cathartic colon or a history of laxative abuse or laxative dependence
  • History of fecal impaction which necessitated surgical intervention
  • Patients with clinically significant abnormal TSH levels at screening
  • Women who are pregnant or breast feeding

Other protocol-defined inclusion/exclusion criteria may apply

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
CROSSOVER
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
To determine after 14 / 35 days of treatment if women with constipation have a preference for tegaserod compared to PEG 3350, based on the assessment of the Constipation Treatment questionnaire (satisfaction with treatment, willingness to re-use)
Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (14)

Beth Israel Deacon Medical Center

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Boston, Massachusetts, United States

R/D Clinical Research, Inc.

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Lake Jackson, Texas, United States

Heartland Clinical Research, Inc

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Omaha, Nebraska, United States

MBS Clinical Research, LLC

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Margate, New Jersey, United States

National Clinical Research, Inc

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Richmond, Virginia, United States

East Coast Clinical Research

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Virginia Beach, Virginia, United States

Clinical Trial Management of Boca Raton, Inc.

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Boca Raton, Florida, United States

Associated Pharmaceutical Research Center, Inc

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Buena Park, California, United States

Midwest Clinical Research

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Bellbrook, Ohio, United States

Health Science Center

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Pratt, Kansas, United States

Harmony Clinical Research

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Oro Valley, Arizona, United States

Central Phoenix Medical Clinic, LLC

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Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Associates in Gastroenterology

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Hermitage, Tennessee, United States

Adobe Gastroenterology, PC

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Tucson, Arizona, United States

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