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Administrative data

NCT number NCT00849628
Other study ID # SI 150069-1
Secondary ID
Status Completed
Phase N/A
First received February 23, 2009
Last updated July 18, 2016
Start date June 2008
Est. completion date February 2010

Study information

Verified date July 2016
Source Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Contact n/a
Is FDA regulated No
Health authority Norway: Data Protection AuthorityCroatia: Ministry of Health and Social CareNorway: Directorate of HealthNorway:National Committee for Medical and Health Research Ethics
Study type Observational

Clinical Trial 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.


Recruitment information / eligibility

Status Completed
Enrollment 267
Est. completion date February 2010
Est. primary completion date December 2009
Accepts healthy volunteers No
Gender Both
Age group 60 Years and older
Eligibility 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

Observational Model: Case-Only, Time Perspective: Cross-Sectional


Related Conditions & MeSH terms


Locations

Country Name City State
Norway Innlandet Hospital Trust Gjøvik Oppland

Sponsors (2)

Lead Sponsor Collaborator
Norwegian University of Science and Technology Sykehuset Innlandet HF

Country where clinical trial is conducted

Norway, 

References & Publications (1)

Fosnes GS, Lydersen S, Farup PG. Drugs and constipation in elderly in nursing homes: what is the relation? Gastroenterol Res Pract. 2012;2012:290231. doi: 10.1155/2012/290231. Epub 2012 Feb 29. — View Citation

Outcome

Type Measure Description Time frame Safety issue
Primary Prevalence of constipation One year No
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