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NCT05149833: E-StOIC

European Study of Opioid Induced Constipation

Completed Last updated 3 April 2025
What this trial tests

trial in Opioid-Induced Constipation in 1,200 participants. Completed in 31 July 2024.

Timeline
16 September 2021
Primary endpoint
31 July 2024
31 July 2024

Quick facts

Lead sponsorUniversity of Dublin, Trinity College
StatusCompleted
Study typeOBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment1,200
Start date16 September 2021
Primary completion31 July 2024
Estimated completion31 July 2024
Sites1 location across Ireland

Conditions studied

Sponsor

University of Dublin, Trinity College

Who can join

18 and older, any sex, with Opioid-Induced Constipation. Patients with the condition only — healthy volunteers not accepted.

Sponsor's own description

Constipation is common (40-90%) in advanced cancer patients , and has a significant negative impact on quality of life. The aetiology of constipation is often multifactorial in advanced cancer patients. However, it is well recognised that opioid analgesics are a common cause of constipation in this group. The prevalence of opioid-induced constipation (OIC) is stated to be 40-70%, although a recent large study reported an even higher figure. OIC has been reported to exceed pain in terms of distress caused, and studies have found that some patients choose to reduce or discontinue opioid medication in order to attempt to better control constipation. Moreover, OIC is associated with a variety of physical (gastrointestinal, systemic), psychological and social problems.

Publications & conference data

1 peer-reviewed publication reference this trial (live from Europe PMC):

  1. 'Constipation': One word, many meanings amongst persons with cancer: An observational study.
    Davies A, Fagan N, Power J, Taylor A. · · 2025 · cited 1× · PMID 40071858 · DOI 10.1177/02692163251325711

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