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Constipation: clinical trials and information

"Constipation" is the term study registrants used on ClinicalTrials.gov. Registry labels are not always standard medical terms, and close variants of the same label appear as separate entries. In this snapshot the term appears on 13 chronic pain registry records worldwide.
1
Trials with Canadian sites
0
Recruiting in Canada
13
Registry records worldwide

Constipation clinical trials in Canada

1 trial, recruiting first
PhaseProvinces
Treatment of Functional Bowel Disorders
NCT00006157
CompletedPhase 3OntarioNational Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK)1996-07

Constipation clinical trials worldwide (outside Canada)

12 trials, 0 recruiting or not yet recruiting. Recruiting first.

PhaseCountries
Investigation of Low Back Pain Level on Symptoms in Chronic Consipation
NCT06073262
Unknown statusTurkey (Türkiye)Istanbul Medipol University Hospital2023-10-03
Fecal Calprotectin Collection Protocol
NCT03143517
CompletedUnited StatesDiaSorin Inc.2017-04-19
Dose-ranging Study to Assess Safety and Efficacy of SP-333 for the Treatment of Opioid-induced Constipation (OIC)
NCT01983306
CompletedPhase 2United StatesBausch Health Americas, Inc.2013-11
A Study to Demonstrate Improvement in Symptoms of Constipation in Subjects That Require Around-the-clock Opioid Pain Killer Therapy
NCT01438567
CompletedPhase 3United KingdomMundipharma Research GmbH & Co KG2011-09
Evaluation of the Efficacy and Safety of ADL5945 Once Daily for the Treatment of Opioid-induced Constipation in Adults Taking Opioid Therapy for Chronic Noncancer Pain
NCT01275755
CompletedPhase 2Cubist Pharmaceuticals LLC, a subsidiary of Merck & Co., Inc. (Rahway, New Jersey USA)2011-01-19
Study Evaluating MOA-728 Oral for the Treatment of OIBD in Subjects With Chronic Non-Malignant Pain
NCT00605644
CompletedPhase 2Bausch Health Americas, Inc.2008-01
Study Evaluating Oral MOA-728 For The Treatment Of OIBD In Subjects With Chronic Non-Malignant Pain
NCT00547586
CompletedPhase 2United StatesBausch Health Americas, Inc.2007-10
A Study Comparing Oxycodone to Oxycodone/Naloxone in Moderate to Severe, Chronic Cancer Pain
NCT00513656
CompletedPhase 2United KingdomMundipharma Research GmbH & Co KG2007-09
Study Evaluating Subcutaneous MOA-728 for the Treatment of Opioid-Induced Constipation (OIC) in Subjects With Chronic Non-Malignant Pain
NCT00529087
CompletedPhase 3United StatesBausch Health Americas, Inc.2007-08
Double-Blind, Double-Dummy, 2-Period Crossover of a 20-Minute Versus a 4-hour IV of MOA-728 in Stable Methadone Subjects
NCT00444158
CompletedPhase 1United StatesBausch Health Americas, Inc.2007-03
Study Evaluating Oral MOA-728 for the Treatment of Opioid-Induced Bowel Dysfunction (OIBD) in Subjects With Chronic Non-Malignant Pain
NCT00366431
CompletedPhase 2United StatesBausch Health Americas, Inc.2006-08
Efficacy and Safety of Tegaserod in Opioid-induced Constipation in Patients With Non-cancer Pain
NCT00365820
TerminatedPhase 2, Phase 3United StatesNovartis2006-07

About Constipation

What is Constipation?

"Constipation" is the term study registrants used on ClinicalTrials.gov. Registry labels are not always standard medical terms, and close variants of the same label appear as separate entries. In this snapshot the term appears on 13 chronic pain registry records worldwide.

How is Constipation usually assessed?

Assessment of chronic pain generally involves a clinician taking a detailed history, a physical examination and, where relevant, tests to look for underlying causes. Pain rating scales and questionnaires about function, sleep and mood are often used. The approach depends on the person and the condition.

What kinds of treatments are studied for Constipation?

Registered studies cover medicines, medical devices (such as nerve stimulators), procedures (such as nerve blocks or injections), physical and movement therapies, psychological approaches (such as cognitive behavioural therapy), education programs and digital tools. Being studied in a trial does not mean a treatment works or is approved. The interventions listed on this page come directly from the registry records.

How can I find Constipation clinical trials in Canada?

This page lists 1 registry record for this term with at least one site in Canada, recruiting studies first. Each trial page links to the official ClinicalTrials.gov record, which lists the study contacts. Recruiting status changes often, so check the registry, and talk to your doctor before joining a study.

Related interventions

Related US FDA drug labels

Labels whose indications text mentions this term. US labels, not Health Canada Product Monographs.

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov (US National Library of Medicine), snapshot October 2026. Check the registry for current recruiting status.