Medicine for chronic constipation and accidents in children
Treatments studied
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests two medicines, polyethylene glycol (a laxative) and senna, for children with long-term constipation and stool accidents. It aims to find which is better to reduce accidents and improve toilet habits.
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Who can take part
- Children aged 4 to 18 years
- Have chronic constipation with stool accidents (soiling) at least 4 times a week
- Diagnosis of functional constipation (constipation not caused by another disease)
- Have not previously been treated with laxatives like senna or polyethylene glycol
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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