What Laxative Should be Used After Hip Fracture Surgery?

Recruiting Phase 4 Interventional Study
Hip Fractures
No Placebo Group Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo. Prior Safety Data This treatment has already been tested in at least one earlier human trial.
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At a Glance
Age
65 – 110
Sex
Any
Trial phase
Phase 4
Study type
Interventional
Purpose
Treatment
Participants needed
375 (estimated)
Sponsor
Odense University Hospital · Other
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About This Trial

To conduct a randomized clinical trial to determine how best to prevent constipation after hip fracture surgery using laxatives.

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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Acute hip fracture surgery patients from one of two orthopedic departments from hospitals in the Southern Region of Denmark. * Age≥ 65 years * The patients should be able to speak and understand Danish. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients: * with known chronic constipation (de…
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Anton Pottegård

0045 28913340

Anton.Pottegard@rsyd.dk

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Carina Lundby

Carina.Lundby.Olesen@rsyd.dk

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