Loperamide vs. Placebo's Effect on Ileostomy Output: A Clinical Randomized Blinded Cross-over Study

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Category Primary study
Registry of TrialsClinicalTrials.gov
Year 2014
Clinical experience show limited effect of the drug Loperamide used to decrease output in stoma patients. Therefore the investigators see the need for a randomized blinded clinical trial to determine the effect of Loperamide opposite Placebo. Loperamide will be evaluated in relation to the following parameters * Change in ileostomy output in g/day in relation to oral intake * Quantification of the change in intestinal transit time using a radiopaque marker * The patient´s own assessment on which period they received Loperamide or Placebo
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First added on: Mar 23, 2022