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Naloxone in Treating Constipation in Patients Who Are Receiving Opioids for Chronic Pain

NCT00020605

Supportive care

Summary

RATIONALE: Naloxone may be effective in treating constipation that may be caused by opioid pain medications such as morphine. PURPOSE: Phase III trial to determine the effectiveness of naloxone in relieving constiption in patients who are receiving opioids for chronic pain.

Timeline

Start
2000-05
Primary completion
Completion

Drugs

EvaluationDrugModalityDoseRoute
Subject Naloxone Small molecule Oral