Overview

Methylnaltrexone Use for Opioid-induced Postoperative Constipation

Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2015-05-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
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.
Phase:
Phase 4
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Shriners Hospitals for Children
Treatments:
Analgesics, Opioid
Bisacodyl
Bismuth subsalicylate
Magnesium Hydroxide
Methylnaltrexone
Naltrexone
Polyethylene glycol 3350