Chronic constipation
Conditions
Interventions
As a preparation for colonoscopy, in addition to taking Picosulfate sodium solution the day before the exam, take Magmit tablets or Movicol for 3 days.
Sponsors
Kinugasa Hideaki
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Patients planning a colonoscopy 2. Patients with chronic constipation: Two or more of the following six criteria a)-f) are met and the patient has been symptomatic for at least 6 months and has met the criteria for the last 3 months: a) Straining during more than 1/4 (25%) of defecations. b) Lumpy or hard stools more than 1/4 (25%) of defecations. c) Sensation of incomplete evacuation more than 1/4 (25%) of defecations. d) Sensation of anorectal obstruction/blockage more than 1/4 (25%) of defecations. e) Manual maneuvers to facilitate more than 1/4 (25%) of defecations (e.g., digital evacuation, support of the pelvic floor). f) Fewer than three spontaneous bowel movement per week. 3. Patients who received sufficient explanation before participating in this study, and obtained written consent by the patient's free will after sufficient understanding. 4. Patients over 20 years old who can decide to participate in the study by themselves at the time of obtaining consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Already in the treatment of chronic constipation and regularly using Magmit tablets more than 1500 mg per day or Movicol more than 13.7046 g per day 2. Poor general condition 3. Emergency endoscope 4. Persistent bloody stool or endoscopy was for hemostasis 5. Patients with chronic kidney disease 6. Patients who plan to perform colonoscopy without intestinal lavage 7. Patients who cannot decide to participate in the exam by themselves 8. Patients who understand the exam well but do not agree to participate in the exam 9. Those who are judged to be inappropriate as research subjects by the principal investigator and the research coordinator
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The amount of Moviprep drunk for intestinal lavage | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1) Time to complete intestinal lavage 2) Degree of intestinal lavage 3) Tolerability 4) Safety | — |
Contacts
Public ContactHideaki Kinugasa
Okayama University Hospital
Outcome results
None listed