Methylnaltrexone Use for Opioid-induced Postoperative Constipation

Completed · Phase 4

Conditions studied: Constipation

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01773096

Run by

Shriners Hospitals for Children

People needed

60

Starts

2013-05-01

Expected to finish

2015-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2015-05-19

Who can join

Age: 12 and older, up to 21. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• spinal fusion surgery
• current opioid use
• 12 years of age and older
• no or inadequate bowel movement by post-operative day 3

You may not qualify if…

• known or expected mechanical bowel obstruction
• known or suspected lesions of the GI tract
• unexpected transfer to ICU
• unexpected return to the operating room
• patient or parent refusal of methylnaltrexone
• incomplete data concerning time to laxation

Where it is running

• Shriners Hospitals for Children- Spokane — Spokane, Washington, United States

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