Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
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Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:22 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 2:22 AM
NCT ID:
NCT01236534
Brief Summary:
The purpose of the study is to assess how safe and effective the drug Lubiprostone is in people with Multiple Sclerosis (MS)and moderate to severe MS-associated constipation. Lubiprostone is approved by the FDA for the treatment of two common types of constipation in adults, chronic idiopathic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome.
Detailed Description:
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disorder of the body's immune system that affects the central nervous system. Normally, nerve fibers carry electrical impulses through the spinal cord, providing communication between the brain and the bowel. In people with MS, the covering around the nerve fibers deteriorates, causing nerve impulses to be slowed or stopped. as a result, patients with MS may experiences constipation.
Study:
NCT01236534
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT01236534