constipation Clinical Trials
A listing of constipation medical research trials actively recruiting patient volunteers. Search for closest city to find more detailed information on a research study in your area.
Found 72 clinical trials
Technology-based Constipation Prevention Training
The aim of this study is to determine the effect of technology-assisted constipation prevention training on the management of constipation in hospitalised orthopaedic patients. This is a quasi-experimental study. The population of the study will consist of patients admitted to the Orthopaedic Clinic of Burdur State Hospital between January 2024 …
Washed Microbiota Transplantation for Chronic Constipation in Adults
This is a single-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, dose-exploring clinical study to explore the safety and efficacy of washed microbiota transplantation (WMT) for patients with chronic constipation.
Use of a Squatting Assist Device in Patients With Constipation
Constipation is a very common problem. Western style toilets that are nearly universal in the United States require the person to sit on the toilet. However, results from uncontrolled studies suggests that a squatting posture (as prevalent in many foreign countries) may be better at facilitating evacuation compared to a …
Effects of Probiotics (BioKid LR - Contains Nine Different Species of Probiotics Bacteria Including L. Reuteri) in Children With Functional Constipation
The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether a probiotic supplement, BioKid LR®, can help maintain normal bowel movements after stopping laxative treatment (PEG 3350) in children aged 6 months to 17 years with functional constipation. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does taking BioKid LR …
Evaluation of Fecal Microbiome Changes After Antegrade Continence Enema Placement and Initiation of Bowel Flush Regimen
This study will evaluate changes in the fecal microbiome in constipated pediatric patients before and after antegrade continence enema placement and initiation of antegrade enema flushes. Subjects will have their microbiome sequenced prior to placement by obtaining a fecal sample. Pre-antegrade continence enema placement results will be compared to fecal …
Understanding Mechanisms of Normal and Disordered Defecation
Researchers are trying to better understand why constipation occurs and improve the tests for diagnosing these conditions.
Bowel Function After Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
Postoperative constipation affects up to a third of women undergoing minimally invasive (MIS) gynecologic surgery and is a major source of anxiety and discomfort. The average time to first bowel movement after gynecologic surgery is about 2 to 4 days and some factors responsible for this include anesthesia inhibitory effect …
The Effect of Naldemedine on Opioid-induced Bowel Dysfunction
Opioid-induced bowel dysfunction is a frequent condition during opioid therapy for chronic pain. Indeed, up to 90% of people on opioid treated patients experience constipation. Standard laxative treatment is often ineffective in opioid-induced constipation, but peripheral acting mu-receptor antagonists (PAMORAs) have the potential to block the effects of opioids in …
Electro-acupuncture for Irritable Bowel Syndrome With Constipation
The aim of the clinical trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of electro-acupuncture for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) patients. 60 IBS-C patients will be randomized and allocated to either the electro-acupuncture arm or the sham acupuncture arm. We hypothesize that electro-acupuncture would result in superior symptom …
Effect of Abdominal Massage Versus Visceral Manipulation on Constipation
The study compares the effect of abdominal massage vs. visceral manipulation on constipation status and quality of life in adults. Chronic idiopathic constipation (CIC) is considered a common functional bowel disorder characterized by difficult, infrequent, and/or incomplete defecation. It has a great impact on the quality of life and on …