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

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Clinical Research Centre

Dublin, Ireland, Dublin 4