Comparison of Chinese Herbal Formula and Lactulose for Adults With Chronic Constipation-a Randomized ,Double-Blind, Controlled Trial

NCT00745147 Phase 3 COMPLETED

The purpose of the study is to compare the therapeutic efficacy, safety, cost-effectiveness and maintenance effect between Chinese herbal formula and lactulose on chronic constipation in long-term care.

Details

Lead sponsor	National Taiwan University Hospital
Phase	Phase 3
Status	COMPLETED
Enrolment	93
Start date	2008-07
Completion	2010-04

Conditions

• Chronic Constipation

Interventions

• Chinese herbal formula (CCH1)
• Duphalac

Primary outcomes

• frequency of spontaneous bowel movement — every week

Countries

Taiwan