drugset / Trial / NCT01189409
Polyethylene Glycol (PEG) Versus Sennosides Study in Opioid-Induced Constipation in Cancer Patients
RandomizedCrossoverQuadruple-blindSupportive care
Summary
This is a study to compare the efficacy and tolerability of two laxatives for treatment of opioid-induced constipation in adult outpatients with cancer treated at the British Columbia Cancer Pain and Symptom Management/Palliative Care clinics. Each participating patient will be randomly assigned to one of two treatment groups.
Timeline
- Start
- 2010-06
- Primary completion
- 2017-12
- Completion
- 2018-10
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Polyethylene Glycol | Unknown | — | — |
| Subject | Senna | Traditional medicine (herbal / TCM) | — | — |