Preventing opioid-related constipation in advanced cancer
Part of Cancer, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether starting a laxative right away can prevent constipation caused by pain medications called opioids. It's for people with advanced cancer who are beginning opioid pain treatment and aims to improve comfort and quality of life.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have advanced cancer
- You are starting a long-acting (slow-release) opioid for pain, or using an opioid patch
- You can read and complete a questionnaire in Dutch
- If you've used opioids before, you stopped more than 4 weeks ago
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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