Status:
COMPLETED
The Effectiveness of Lubiprostone in Constipated Diabetics
Lead Sponsor:
Emory University
Conditions:
Constipation
Diabetes
Eligibility:
All Genders
30-80 years
Phase:
PHASE4
Brief Summary
The investigators will recruit a total of 136 diabetic men and women with constipation into this study from both The Emory Clinic and The Atlanta Veteran's Administration Hospital. The investigators w...
Detailed Description
Diabetes mellitus (DM) is very common in the United States, and the incidence as well as prevalence of this disease are increasing. DM is not only a risk factor for cardiovascular and pulmonary condit...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Diabetic patients with constipation.
- Patient must be on stable oral or subcutaneous hypoglycemic medication for 6 months.
Exclusion
- Acute infections
- Ischemic bowel syndrome
- Gastrointestinal obstruction
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
September 1 2010
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 1 2014
Estimated Enrollment :
121 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01170039
Start Date
September 1 2010
End Date
October 1 2014
Last Update
March 15 2016
Active Locations (2)
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1
Atlanta Veterans Administration Hospital
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30033
2
The Emory Clinic
Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30322