NCT01885104 - Safety and Tolerability of Oral Polyethylene Glycol (PEG 3350) Solution in Participants With Constipation (MK-8114-003) | Biotech Hunter

Enrollment

Participants

Timeline

Start Date

April 30, 2013

Primary Completion Date

September 30, 2013

Study Completion Date

October 31, 2013

Conditions

Constipation

Interventions

DRUG

Polyethylene Glycol (PEG 3350)

Oral 17 g dose of PEG 3350 solution concentrate in a volume of approximately 30 mL, once a day, for 14 days.

DRUG

Placebo

Oral 17 g dose of Placebo solution concentrate in a volume of approximately 30 mL, once a day, for 14 days.

DRUG

Bisacodyl laxative tablets (rescue medication)

5.0 mg tablets, 1 to 3 tablets in a single daily dose, to be provided for use as rescue medication if participant has not had bowel movement for 72 hours after start of treatment.