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- US Clinical Trials Registry
- Clinical Trial NCT01474499
A Trial of Docusate Sodium and Sorbitol Rectal Solution for the in Patients With Constipation
September 24, 2012 updated by: Ferring Pharmaceuticals
A Multi-center, Randomized, Single-blind Clinical Study of the Comparative Safety and Efficacy of Docusate Sodium and Sorbitol Rectal Solution and Glycerine Enemas in Patients With Constipation
This study aims to evaluate the efficacy and safety of the docusate sodium and sorbitol rectal solution produced by Ferring Pharmaceutical (China) Ltd. in treating Chinese patients with constipation.
Study Overview
Status
Completed
Conditions
Intervention / Treatment
Study Type
Interventional
Enrollment (Actual)
300
Phase
- Phase 3
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
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Guangdong
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Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University
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Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- Southern Medical University - Nanfang Hospital
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Guangzhou, Guangdong, China
- The Second Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-Sen University
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Hubei
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Wuhan, Hubei, China
- Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University
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Jiangsu
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Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- Nanjing First Hospital
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Nanjing, Jiangsu, China
- The First Affiliated Hospital with Nanjing Medical University
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Shanghai
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Shanghai, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Changhai Hospital
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Shanghai, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Jiaotong University Medical School - Renji Hospital
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Shanghai, Shanghai, China
- Shanghai Jiaotong University Medical School - Ruijin Hospital
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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
18 years to 65 years (Adult, Older Adult)
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
No
Genders Eligible for Study
All
Description
Inclusion Criteria:
- Have signed the informed consent form and have been verbally told of the details of the trial and treatment procedures
- Is a citizen of the People's Republic of China
- Males and females aged between 18 and 65 years inclusive
A history of constipation symptoms for at least 6 months, with occurrence of two or more of the symptoms during the 3 months before screening:
- More than 1/4 of stool classifiable as Type I or Type II on the Bristol Stool Scale;
- Sensation of incomplete evacuation at least 1/4 of the time;
- Straining during defecation at least 1/4 of the time;
- Sensation of ano-rectal blockage or obstruction during defecation at least 1/4 of the time;
- Manual manoeuvres needed often to facilitate defecations (e.g. digital evacuation) at least 1/4 of the time;
- Fewer than 3 bowel movements per week
- No bowel movement within two days prior to randomisation
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients who are suspected to have colorectal cancer;
- Patients showing signs of bleeding in the digestive tract or inflammatory bowel disease;
- Patients experiencing abdominal discomfort or intestinal blockage for which the cause has yet to be determined;
- Patients allergic to docusate or sorbitol;
- Patients allergic to glycerine;
- Those pregnant, breastfeeding, or with the intention of becoming pregnant, or fertile women who are not on effective birth control(i.e. an IUD (intrauterine device), oral contraceptives or other obstructive measures;
- Severe liver damage (ALT (alanine aminotransferase), AST (aspartate transaminase), TBIL (serum total bilirubin) more than 2 times the upper limit of normal)
- Kidney function impairment (Cr (creatinine clearance rate), BUN (blood urea nitrogen) more than 1.5 times the upper limit of normal)
- Patients who have participated in any other clinical trial during the last 3 months;
- Diabetics who are currently undergoing insulin treatment;
- Patients who are unable to suspend using treatments that affect the kinetics of the digestive system in the 5 days prior randomisation. Such treatments include prokinetic drugs, erythromycin analogues, laxatives, etc;
- Other patient factor(s) (e.g. medical history, concurrent illness(es), laboratory test result(s), etc.) at Screening that in the opinion of the investigator(s) would put the trial patient at excessive risk;
- Patients who are unable to act in a legal capacity, unable to meet or perform study requirements, or are known or suspected as unable to comply with the study protocol.
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
- Primary Purpose: Treatment
- Allocation: Randomized
- Interventional Model: Parallel Assignment
- Masking: Single
Arms and Interventions
Participant Group / Arm |
Intervention / Treatment |
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Active Comparator: Glycerine
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Experimental: Docusate sodium and sorbitol rectal solution
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What is the study measuring?
Primary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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Overall efficacy rate of the enema in treating the symptoms of constipation
Time Frame: Up to 30 minutes
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Up to 30 minutes
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Secondary Outcome Measures
Outcome Measure |
Time Frame |
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Time from conclusion of enema administration to patient's first bowel movement
Time Frame: Up to 30 minutes
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Up to 30 minutes
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Amount of straining that occurs during bowel movement (normal/difficult)
Time Frame: Up to 30 minutes
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Up to 30 minutes
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Feeling of emptying of the rectum post bowel movement (complete/incomplete)
Time Frame: Up to 30 minutes
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Up to 30 minutes
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Stool form after enema treatment according to Bristol Stool Scale
Time Frame: Up to 30 minutes
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Up to 30 minutes
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Anal complaints (absent, anal itch, anal irritation or anal pain)
Time Frame: Up to 30 minutes
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Up to 30 minutes
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Abdominal pain (absent, mild, moderate, or severe)
Time Frame: Up to 30 minutes
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Up to 30 minutes
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Patient's overall assessment of using the enema to treat the symptoms of constipation
Time Frame: Up to 30 minutes
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Up to 30 minutes
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Collaborators and Investigators
This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.
Sponsor
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
September 1, 2011
Primary Completion (Actual)
March 1, 2012
Study Completion (Actual)
May 1, 2012
Study Registration Dates
First Submitted
November 16, 2011
First Submitted That Met QC Criteria
November 16, 2011
First Posted (Estimate)
November 18, 2011
Study Record Updates
Last Update Posted (Estimate)
September 25, 2012
Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria
September 24, 2012
Last Verified
September 1, 2012
More Information
Terms related to this study
Additional Relevant MeSH Terms
Other Study ID Numbers
- FE999306 CS01
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