Polyethylene Glycol 3350 in the Treatment of Chronic Idiopathic Constipation: Post hoc Analysis Using FDA Endpoints

Figure 3

Mean change in the number of BMs associated with straining (a), hard/lumpy stools (b), cramping (c), and gas (d) over time. Abbreviations: BM, bowel movement; PEG, polyethylene glycol. ^†. Baseline is defined as the average of 2 weeks before treatment (i.e., weeks −2 and −1). Analysis based on available non-missing values in each week. P value derived from the analysis of variance with treatment, pooled-site, and their interaction as covariates.

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