Opioid-induced constipation

MONDO:0100187

A constipation disorder caused by use of opioids. OIC may present immediately when a patient takes the opioid, or it may present gradually during opioid therapy.

Also known as: OIC

15 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 13 tagged with Opioid-induced constipation itself.

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Herbal hope: new capsule aims to ease Opioid-Induced constipation in cancer patients

Symptom relief Not yet recruiting

This study tests a traditional Chinese medicine capsule, Shouhui Tongbian, to see if it can relieve constipation caused by opioid painkillers in cancer patients. About 270 adults with stable cancer and opioid-induced constipation will take either the capsule or a standard laxativ…

Phase 3 • Sponsor: First Teaching Hospital of Tianjin University of Traditional Chinese Medicine • Aim: Symptom relief

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:24 UTC

Opioid-induced constipation

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Herbal hope: new capsule aims to ease Opioid-Induced constipation in cancer patients