Enema versus high doses of PEG 3350 in the treatment of rectal faecal impactio

Completed

• Conditions: Constipation; Digestive System; Other functional intestinal disorders

• Registration Number: ISRCTN71579145
• Lead Sponsor: Academic Medical Centre (AMC) (Netherlands)

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2006-03-08
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2015

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 90

Inclusion Criteria

1. Aged 4 - 18 years
2. Faecal impaction upon rectal exam

Exclusion Criteria

1. Previous colonic surgery
2. Organic cause of constipation
3. Allergy/sensitivity to PEG solutions or phosphates
4. Allergy/sensitivity to sodium ducosate or sorbitol ('Klyx' enema)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified