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New scale aims to predict constipation in hospitalized patients

NCT ID NCT04068415

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University Hospital, Bordeaux Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study developed a risk assessment scale to identify hospitalized patients likely to develop constipation. Researchers enrolled 516 adults staying at least 4 days in the hospital. The goal is to catch high-risk individuals early and start prevention measures.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this scale could help hospitals prevent constipation in patients before it becomes a problem.
What could go wrong
This is an observational scale development study, not a treatment trial. The scale may not work well in all hospital settings or patient groups.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Participants

516 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

May 2012

Finished

Apr 2014

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Patients in services where constipation is a major concern : orthopedic surgery (Bordeaux), plastic surgery (Bordeaux), medical cardiology (Bordeaux) and internal medicine (Limoges).

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Male or female 18 years or older * Swallowing, drinking and eating * Hospitalized in one of the participating services * Hospitalized for a period of at least 4 days * Able to give informed consent and answer questions about his or her lifestyle Exclusion Criteria: * Patient with major constipation at baseline (no stool for at least 6 days) * History of intestinal surgery during the 10 days preceding the study, * Hospitalized in palliative care or bed identified palliative care.

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Conditions

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constipation disorder

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Constipation

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