The Use of Methylnaltrexone to Reduce Post-operative Opioid-induced Constipation in the Pediatric Spinal Fusion Patient

NCT01773096 Phase 4 COMPLETED

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the routine use of methylnaltrexone in the post-operative pediatric spinal fusion patient will decrease the incidence of constipation.

Details

Lead sponsor	Shriners Hospitals for Children
Phase	Phase 4
Status	COMPLETED
Enrolment	60
Start date	2013-05
Completion	2015-05

Conditions

• Constipation

Interventions

• Methylnaltrexone
• Senna, docusate sodium, bisacodyl, magnesium hydroxide, Miralax

Primary outcomes

• reduction of post-operative opioid induced constipation — first post-operative week

Countries

United States