drugset / Trial / NCT02292459
Efficacy and Safety of Polyethylene Glycol 3350 (PEG 3350) for Relief of Constipation (MK-8114-005)
RandomizedParallel-groupOpen-labelTreatment
Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the complete resolution of constipation in participants taking PEG 3350 compared to those taking PEG 4000, based on analysis of the number of bowel movements from self-reported bowel movement (BM) data. The complete resolution of constipation is defined as the elimination of straining or of hard/lumpy stools.
Timeline
- Start
- 2015-12
- Primary completion
- 2015-12
- Completion
- 2015-12
Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Comparator | PEG 4000 | Unknown | 10 g | Oral |
| Comparator | PEG 4000 | Unknown | 20 g | Oral |
| Subject | polyethylene glycol | Other / unclassified | 17 g | Oral |