Plecanatide for constipation in children and teens
This study tests a new medicine called plecanatide for children and teens with functional constipation. It aims to see if it helps improve bowel movements compared to a placebo (a pill with no medicine).
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 17 years old.
- Your child has been diagnosed with functional constipation (constipation without a known medical cause).
- You or your child can fill out a daily diary for two weeks.
- Your child has not used certain medicines (like laxatives or opioids) recently.
- If your child is female and can get pregnant, she must use reliable birth control.
- Your child must weigh at least 15 kg (about 33 pounds).
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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