Use of Drugs and Constipation in Nursing Homes

This study is currently recruiting participants.

Verified by Norwegian University of Science and Technology, February 2009

First Received: February 23, 2009 No Changes Posted

Sponsors and Collaborators:	Norwegian University of Science and Technology Sykehuset Innlandet HF
Information provided by:	Norwegian University of Science and Technology
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00849628

Purpose

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.

Condition
Constipation, Diarrhea

Study Type:	Observational
Study Design:	Case-Only, Cross-Sectional
Official Title:	Use of Drugs and Constipation in Nursing Homes

Resource links provided by NLM:

MedlinePlus related topics: Constipation Diarrhea Nursing Homes

U.S. FDA Resources

Further study details as provided by Norwegian University of Science and Technology:

Primary Outcome Measures:

Prevalence of constipation [ Time Frame: One year ] [ Designated as safety issue: No ]

Biospecimen Retention: None Retained

Biospecimen Description:

Estimated Enrollment:	300
Study Start Date:	June 2008
Estimated Study Completion Date:	October 2009
Estimated Primary Completion Date:	June 2009 (Final data collection date for primary outcome measure)

Groups/Cohorts
2 Constipation Diarrhoea

Eligibility

Ages Eligible for Study:	60 Years and older
Genders Eligible for Study:	Both
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:	No
Sampling Method:	Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Residents in nursing homes

Criteria

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

Contacts and Locations

Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00849628

Contacts

Contact: Gunvor S Fosnes, MD	61157205 ext +47	gunvor.s.fosnes@ntnu.no
Contact: Per G Farup, PhD	61157772 ext +47	per.farup@ntnu.no

Locations

Norway, Oppland
Innlandet Hospital Trust	Recruiting
Gjøvik, Oppland, Norway, 2819
Principal Investigator: Gunvor S Fosnes, MD

Sponsors and Collaborators

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Sykehuset Innlandet HF

Investigators

Principal Investigator:

Per G Farup, PhD

Sykehuset Innlandet HF

More Information

No publications provided

Responsible Party:	Innlandet Hospital Trust ( Per Farup )
Study ID Numbers:	SI 150069-1
Study First Received:	February 23, 2009
Last Updated:	February 23, 2009
ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:	NCT00849628 History of Changes
Health Authority:	Norway: Data Inspectorate; Croatia: Ministry of Health and Social Care; Norway: Directorate for Health and Social Affairs; Norway: The National Committees for Research Ethics in Norway

Keywords provided by Norwegian University of Science and Technology:

Constipation, Diarrhea, Aged

Study placed in the following topic categories:

Signs and Symptoms
Diarrhea
Signs and Symptoms, Digestive
Constipation

Additional relevant MeSH terms:

Signs and Symptoms
Diarrhea
Signs and Symptoms, Digestive
Constipation

ClinicalTrials.gov processed this record on August 30, 2009