Would you like your child to take part in a clinical study for a new investigational treatment for Functional Constipation at no cost to you?

No health insurance is required to participate. You will receive all study related care from a dedicated study team at no cost. The study will include visits to a clinic in your location.

Your child may qualify for a clinical research study if they:

  • Are 6 months to 1 year old (inclusive)
  • Experience constipation
    • Infrequent bowel movements
    • Hard stool
    • Painful defecation
    • Abdominal pain
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PARTICIPANTS MAY BE COMPENSATED FOR TIME AND TRAVEL.

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If you think you might like to join the study or would like more information, please enter your information below so we can see if you qualify and can contact you about the study. Remember, participation is entirely voluntary. Even if you decide to take part, it is absolutely fine if you change your mind later.

About Pediatric Functional Constipation

Functional constipation is the most common type of constipation and typically happens when babies or children hold back their bowel movements, either due to fear of pain and discomfort, or lack of awareness of their body telling them they need to go.1

Constipation can cause infrequent and hard stools, usually accompanied by discomfort and abdominal pain. In some cases, manual disimpaction (removal of the rectal fecal mass) is required, followed by a course of other long-term medication.1

Pediatric functional constipation accounts for up to 25% of visits to a pediatric gastroenterologist across the United States.1 About 40% of children who suffer from constipation are referred to a pediatric gastroenterologist and remain symptomatic after 5 years. These symptoms may persist into adulthood.2

The Functional Constipation Study are evaluating an investigational medication for the treatment of functional constipation in pediatric participants between the ages of 6 months to 1 year old.

References:
[1]
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3206564/
[2]
Koppen LJN, Saps M, Lavigne JV, et al. Recommendations for pharmacological clinical trials in children with functional constipation: The Rome foundation pediatric subcommittee on clinical trials. Neurogastroenterol Motil. 2018;30(4):e13294. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29380480/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a research study?

A research study (also called a clinical trial) is a medical study that helps to answer important questions about an investigational drug or device – these may include how well an investigational study drug, or device, works for a certain condition. All medications and devices must be tested in clinical research studies before they can be approved and prescribed to patients.

A research study is the process by which new and innovative medications, treatments and devices are approved and brought to market, so people can live happier and healthier lives. Even over-the-counter medications, such as NSAIDs, you may have used to counteract a headache, have gone through the clinical research study process before it was available at your local pharmacy.

The Pediatric Functional Constipation Study is a multi-center study researching the effectiveness of an investigational treatment for babies who experience functional constipation.

There is no cost to participate in the Pediatric Functional Constipation Study. If you decide to take part:

  • Your child will receive study-related care throughout the study from a team of experienced doctors and nurses.
  • Your child will receive all study-related care at no cost.
  • Your child may be paid for each study visit you complete.

The study team will be able to explain more about what the Pediatric Functional Constipation Study will involve, and it is up to you to decide if you want your child to take part. Participation in this study is voluntary. Whether or not you decide to participate in the study will not affect your current or future relationships with your doctors. If you decide to participate, you are free to withdraw at any time without affecting those relationships.

We match you to a research center within a close travel distance from your home. If we are not running the study in your area currently, with your permission, we will keep you in our database and reach out once a research center in your area becomes available. If, at any time, you decided you no longer want your information stored, you can opt out and we will delete your details.