Observational study on opioid-induced constipation in patients with non-cancer chronic pain using weak opioid analgesics in Japa
- Conditions
- Opioid Induced Constipation
- Registration Number
- JPRN-UMIN000050203
- Lead Sponsor
- Shionogi & Co., Ltd.
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Recruiting
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 60
Not provided
1) Patients with a history of treated with opioids within the past 4 weeks 2) Hospitalized patients 3) Patients with malignant tumors 4) Patients with two or more of the following constipation symptoms in the past week prior to starting weak opioid analgesics a. Straining during more than 1/4 (25%) of defecations b. Lumpy or hard stools (Bristol Stool Form Scale 1-2) during more than 1/4 (25%) of defecations c. Sensation of incomplete evacuation during more than 1/4 (25%) of defecations d. Sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage during more than 1/4 (25%) of defecations e. Manual maneuvers to facilitate more than 1/4 (25%) of defecations (e.g., digital evacuation, support of the pelvic floor) f. Fewer than three SBM (spontaneous bowel movement) per week
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Observational
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method