Constipation. Other functional intestinal disordes
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: This group will receive one 7 gr sachet of polyethylene glycol, manufactured by Takgene zist, 0.7 gr/kg/day soled in 150 cc water, orally, for 8 weeks. Interventi
Treatment - Drugs
Intervention group 1: This group will receive one 7 gr sachet of polyethylene glycol, manufactured by Takgene zist, 0.7 gr/kg/day soled in 150 cc water, orally, for 8 weeks.
Intervention group 2: This group will receive one 7 gr sachet of polyethylene glycol with probiotics, manufactured by Takgene zist, 0.7 gr/kg/day soled in 150 cc water, orally, for 8 weeks.
Intervention group 3: This group will receive one 7 gr sachet of Psyllium, manufactured by Takgene zist, 0.7 gr/kg/day soled in 150 cc water, orally, for 8 weeks.
Intervention group 4: This group will receive one 7 gr sachet of Psyllium with probiotics, manufactured by Takgene zist, 0.7 gr/kg/day soled in 150 cc water, orally, for 8 weeks.
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research of Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
2 Years to 10 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Two to ten years old children who refer to children's clinic of Shahid Beheshti hospital with functional constipation, diagnosed based on the ROME III criteria. Exclusion criteria: Children beyond 2 and over 10 years old; use of other drugs that can cause constipation or diarrhea; or history of using pidrolax and probiotic in the last year.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Defecation frequency. Timepoint: Before intervention and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Recorded through questionnaires filled by parents.;Defecation without pain. Timepoint: Before intervention and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Recorded through questionnaires filled by parents.;Drug admission. Timepoint: 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Recorded through questionnaires filled by parents.;Defecation incontinency. Timepoint: Before intervention and 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Recorded through questionnaires filled by parents.;Adverse effects of drugs. Timepoint: 8 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Recorded through questionnaires filled by parents. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Early constipation relapse discontinue medication. Timepoint: 4 weeks after end of treatment. Method of measurement: Questionnaire that filling with parents. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr. Mohammad Reza Sharif
Kashan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed