Best laxative after hip fracture surgery
Treatments studied
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This trial is comparing different laxatives to help prevent constipation after hip fracture surgery. It is for older adults (65+) who recently had hip surgery and are not already using laxatives.
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Who can take part
- You are 65 years or older
- You recently had surgery for a broken hip
- You can understand and speak Danish
- You are not already taking laxatives regularly
- You do not have chronic constipation, severe heart disease, severe bowel disease, or trouble swallowing
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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