Opium Tincture Against Chronic Diarrhea - Patients
Denmark11 participantsStarted 2022-11-17
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate the mechanistic anti-propulsive effects of opium tincture on the gastrointestinal tract of a cohort of patients with chronic diarrhea
Who can participate
Age range20 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* • Signed informed consent before any study specific procedures
* Able to read and understand Danish
* Male or female with an age of 20 years or more
* The researcher believes that the participant understands what the study entails, are capable of following instructions, can attend when needed, and are expected to complete the study.
* The investigator will ensure that fertile female participants have a negative pregnancy test before each treatment visit and use contraception during the entity of the study.
* Specific underlying pathophysiology has been identified, but targeted treatment (e.g. antibiotics or bile acid sequestrants) and treatment with loperamide has failed.
OR
* No specific underlying pathophysiology has been identified and treatment with loperamide has failed.
* At least 6 months post-surgery in the gastrointestinal tract
* No sign of cancer at standard clinical follow-up
* Chronic diarrhea defined as at least 3 daily bowel movements for the last week
Exclusion Criteria:
* • Known allergy towards pharmaceutical compounds similar to Dropizol.
* Participation in other studies within 14 days of first visit (1 year if opioids involved).
* Expected need of medical/surgical treatment during the study
* History of psychiatric illness (e.g. mental retardation, schizophrenia, major depression)
* History of substance abuse (e.g. alcohol, THC, benzodiazepine, central stimulants and/or opioids)
* Family history of substance…