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Therapeutic Areas: Gastroenterology | Family Medicine
 Disease Category: Constipation
Location: United States, FL

Trial Information

Research study for volunteers at least 18 years of age who are currently experiencing symptoms of chronic constipation

This is a research study for chronic idiopathic constipation. Subjects who meet the inclusion criteria will be entered into up to a 9 day treatment period. Patients will either receive the product under study or the marketed equivalent or placebo. Medication will be administered orally twice daily.

Patient Inclusion Criteria:

  • Male and non-pregnant females 18 years of age and older
  • Chronic idiopathic constipation defined as, on average <3 bowel movements per week for the past 6 months
  • Confirmation of chronic constipation by a daily diary during the 14 day lead-in period

  • Pregnancy or breast feeding
  • Documented bowel obstruction
  • Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis
  • History of bowel resection
  • Regular use of medications known to cause constipation
  • Unstable hypothyroidism, Parkinson’s disease, multiple sclerosis or spinal cord disorder
  • Any hospitalization for any gastrointestinal or abdominal surgical procedure 3 months prior to dosing

Patient Exclusion Criteria:

    Jessica Elkins Hochstetler RN, CCRC, Director of Clinical Research
    Emerald Coast Research Associates
    221 East 23rd Street, Suite B
    Panama City, FL 32405
    Phone: 850-785-6550
    Fax: 850-785-6804

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    Research Center Information: Emerald Coast Research Associates

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