Effect of Postoperative Laxative on Bowel Function After Colonic Surgery

Randomised doublet blinded study of the effect of tablet Magnesia (laxative) on post operative bowel ileus after open colonic resection. Material: 56 patients in two equal groups. Primary endpoint: Bowel function. Secondary endpoints: Intake of food and drinks.

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Key information

Conditions

Colonic Cancer Colonic Diseases Colonic Neoplasms Colorectal Neoplasms Digestive System Diseases Digestive System Neoplasms Gastrointestinal Diseases Gastrointestinal Neoplasms Intestinal Diseases Intestinal Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Phase 4

Primary location

Copenhagen University hospital Hvidovre

Hvidovre, 2650, Denmark

Who can participate

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients with planned elective colonic resection

Exclusion criteria

Previous extended abdominal surgery
Pregnancy
Opioid or alcohol abuse

Treatment and study plan

Magnesia

Drug

Tablet magnesia 500mg. 2 tablet 2 times a day for a week

Placebo

Drug

Primary outcomes

Time to defecation after colonic resection

Time frame: 2-8 days

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Hvidovre University Hospital

Other

Registry information

Important dates

Study start: 2007
Primary completion: 2009
Study completion: 2009
First posted: Jan 29, 2007
Registry last updated: Feb 11, 2009

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