Childern with functional constipation. Constipation
Conditions
Interventions
Control group: Patients will receive .3 mg/kg poly ethylene glycol for two weeks, if successful it will be continued for three months
ntervention group: Patients will receive .125 mg/kg poly ethylene
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research, Yasuj University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
1 Years to 12 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age more than 12 months Lack of underlying illness Parental Satisfaction to Participate in the Study
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Uncooperative patients Lack of adequate access to patient Children with organic reasons of constipation such as Hirschsprung?s disease, spina bifida occulta, hypothyroidism, chronic intestinal pseudo-obstruction, anorectal abnormalities; history of anorectal/colon surgery; non-retentive fecal incontinency Taking concomitant medications which could modify bowel habit
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Frequency of defication per week. Timepoint: Every three days to three months. Method of measurement: Interviews with parents, Rome 3 standard questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Frequency of bulky solid stool per week and adverse effect. Timepoint: Every three days to three months. Method of measurement: Interviews with parents. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactHossein sadeghi
Yasuj University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed