Status:
UNKNOWN
Laxative Properties of Microencapsulated Lipid (Constipation Study)
Lead Sponsor:
University College Dublin
Conditions:
Constipation
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-65 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The present study seeks to build on these observations to assess whether in principle, fat containing microcapsules might help patients experiencing constipation in association with weight loss interv...
Detailed Description
Chronic constipation most frequently arises as a functional disorder of at least 3 months duration, the aetiology of which is multifactorial encompassing dietary and lifestyle factors arising in the c...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 18-65 years
- Engaged in weight loss treatment
- Diagnosis of chronic constipation (Rome IV criteria)1
- Capacity to consent to participate
Exclusion
- Substance abuse
- Pregnancy
- Patients who are taking medication for constipation should be on stable doses of medications for constipation for more than 2 weeks. They should neither start nor stop any medication for constipation in the 2 weeks prior to the visits.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 15 2022
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
April 15 2023
Estimated Enrollment :
31 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT05324241
Start Date
April 15 2022
End Date
April 15 2023
Last Update
May 31 2022
Active Locations (1)
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1
Clinical Research Centre
Dublin, Ireland, Dublin 4