Naloxone in Treating Constipation in Patients Who Are Receiving Opioids for Chronic Pain

NCT00020605 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Last updated 2018-12-13

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Summary

RATIONALE: Naloxone may be effective in treating constipation that may be caused by opioid pain medications such as morphine.

PURPOSE: Phase III trial to determine the effectiveness of naloxone in relieving constiption in patients who are receiving opioids for chronic pain.

Conditions

  • Constipation, Impaction, and Bowel Obstruction
  • Unspecified Adult Solid Tumor, Protocol Specific

Interventions

DRUG

naloxone hydrochloride

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • Nathaniel Katz, MD · Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Study Design

Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
120 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2000-05-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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