Effects of inulin on bowel habit in elderly people with a low frequency of defecation

Effects of inulin on bowel habit in elderly people with a low frequency of defecation - Inulin and bowel habit in elderly

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

NL-OMON

Registry ID

NL-OMON33185

Enrollment

Registered

2009-08-26

Start date

2010-05-03

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-06

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Conditions

Trage stoelgang Mild constipation

Interventions

Once a day people consume an orange juice drink with 5 g of inulin or placebo maltodextrin, and once a dya they use a powder (mixed with for instance coffe or tea) of 5 g inulin or placebo during 5

Eligibility

Age

18 Years to 99 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Low defecation frequency (max 3 times per week), age between 50 - 75 y

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Use of laxatives

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
The primary question is: does inulin consmption increase the defecation frequency as compoared with the placebo. This frequency is assessed by a bowel habit questionnaire filled in by the participants at certain times during each treatment.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Secondary outcomes are the effect of inulin on gastrointestinal comfort (flatulence etc.) and on quality of life.	—

Countries

Netherlands

Outcome results

None listed

Source: NL-OMON (via WHO ICTRP)