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NCT01738607 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Dietary Fiber for Fecal Incontinence
A NA study, sponsored by University of Minnesota.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 206
- Enrollment target
NCT01738607 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Minnesota. The registered enrollment target is 206 participants.
The verdict
NCT01738607, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Minnesota.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 206 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The primary aim of this study was to compare the effects of supplementation with one of three dietary fibers (gum arabic, carboxy-methylcellulose, or psyllium) or a placebo on fecal incontinence (FI), symptom intolerance, and quality of life in community-living individuals who have incontinence of loose or liquid feces. A secondary aim was to explore the possible mechanism(s) underlying the supplements' efficacy (i.e., improvements in stool consistency, water-holding capacity or gel formation).
Interventions
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Placebo
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Psyllium
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT Gum Arabic
- DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT carboxymethylcellulose
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 206 participants |
| Start Date | 2004-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-12 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01738607
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01738607 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 206 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Minnesota, which has 966 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 4 interventions - of which Placebo is the first listed.
NCT01738607 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01738607 about?
NCT01738607 is a clinical study titled "Dietary Fiber for Fecal Incontinence". The primary aim of this study was to compare the effects of supplementation with one of three dietary fibers (gum arabic, carboxy-methylcellulose, or psyllium) or a placebo on fecal incontinence (FI), symptom intolerance, and quality of life in community-living individuals who have incontinence of l...
What is the current status of trial NCT01738607?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 206 participants. The study started on 2004-04. Estimated completion is 2010-12.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01738607?
The interventions under investigation include: Placebo (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Psyllium (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), Gum Arabic (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT), carboxymethylcellulose (DIETARY_SUPPLEMENT).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01738607?
This trial is sponsored by University of Minnesota, which has 966 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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