Use of Drugs and Constipation in Nursing Homes

July 18, 2016 updated by: Norwegian University of Science and Technology
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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

267

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Norway
    • Oppland
      • Gjøvik, Oppland, Norway, 2819
        • Innlandet Hospital Trust

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

60 years and older (Adult, Older Adult)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Residents in nursing homes

Description

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

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
1
Constipation

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Time Frame
Prevalence of constipation
Time Frame: One year
One year

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

Norwegian University of Science and Technology

Collaborators

Sykehuset Innlandet HF

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Per G Farup, PhD, Sykehuset Innlandet HF

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

June 1, 2008

Primary Completion (Actual)

December 1, 2009

Study Completion (Actual)

February 1, 2010

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

February 23, 2009

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

February 23, 2009

First Posted (Estimate)

February 24, 2009

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

July 19, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 18, 2016

Last Verified

July 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • SI 150069-1

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