drugset / Trial / NCT00745147
Comparison of TCM and Laxatives for Adults With Chronic Constipation
RandomizedParallel-groupDouble-blindTreatment
Summary
The purpose of the study is to compare the therapeutic efficacy, safety, cost-effectiveness and maintenance effect between Chinese herbal formula and lactulose on chronic constipation in long-term care.
Timeline
- Start
- 2008-07
- Primary completion
- 2009-10
- Completion
- 2010-04
Publications
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Chinese herbal formula | Traditional medicine (herbal / TCM) | 1.5 g | — |
| Subject | Chinese herbal formula | Traditional medicine (herbal / TCM) | 3 g | — |
| Subject | Chinese herbal formula | Traditional medicine (herbal / TCM) | 4.5 g | — |
| Comparator | Lactulose | Other / unclassified | 15 ml | — |
| Comparator | Lactulose | Other / unclassified | 30 ml | — |
| Comparator | Lactulose | Other / unclassified | 45 ml | — |