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 90 clinical trials
Defecation Patterns in Constipated Patients
Chronic constipation (CC) is a common condition that affects up to 25% of the population in North America. It poses a major burden on the healthcare cost. The pathophysiology of this condition is poorly understood and consequently there are inadequate treatments. Current diagnostic tests provide incomplete and often conflicting information. …
Effects of Lactulose on Gut Microbiota and Metabolism in Diabetic Constipated Patients
Constipation is the most common gastrointestinal manifestation in diabetic patients. Emerging evidence suggests that gut microbiota dysbiosis may contribute to the pathogenesis of diabetes, highlighting the need to investigate its role in diabetic constipation, though current research remains limited. Current management of diabetic constipation primarily relies on bulk-forming and osmotic …
Effects of Probiotics on Symptoms of Constipation in Adults With Functional Constipation
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of 1 capsules of ABKefir per day on symptoms of constipation in subjects with functional constipation by clinical trial.
Visceral Osteopathy in Functional Constipation
It is a functional bowel disease characterized by excessive straining during defecation, infrequent defecation, and the feeling of incomplete evacuation. There are very few studies investigating the incidence and prevalence of functional constipation.Non-pharmacological treatment methods, including lifestyle changes, are primarily recommended for the treatment of constipation. The aim of the …
Tenapanor in Synucleinopathy-Related Constipation
Investigation of tenapanor as a potential treatment for synucleinopathy-associated constipation
Sacral Neuromodulation as Treatment for Chronic Constipation
The objective of this study is to study if low level laser therapy will do more good than harm for patients with severe chronic refractory constipation. It is a proof of concept study without a placebo arm.
Anorectal Manometery in Pediatric Chronic Refractory Constipation
Anorectal manometry and high-resolution anorectal manometry (HRAM) are becoming the investigation of choice for understanding the pathophysiology of chronic constipation with or without fecal incontenance in children in many institutions. In high resolution anorectal manometery we are able to gain information whether the symptoms are related to sphincter dysfunction, impaired …
Optimization of taVNS Intervention Strategies for Refractory Constipation
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether transcutaneous auricular vagus nerve stimulation (taVNS) works to treat refractory constipation in adults. It will also learn about the safety and tolerability of taVNS. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does taVNS improve constipation symptoms, as measured by …
Multi-strain Probiotic Effects on Self-Reported Constipation
Constipation is a prevalent gastrointestinal condition. Beyond simple lifestyle measures (e.g. increasing fibre intake, hydration, levels of exercise), medical therapies are available for management. However, a sizeable number of sufferers are dissatisfied with drug treatments (either over-the-counter or prescribed), meaning there is an unmet need for alternative therapeutic strategies. Pre, …
Pyridostigmine for the Treatment of Constipation in Parkinson Disease
Constipation is a common and debilitating non-motor symptom of Parkinson disease (PD) that often precedes the onset of classic motor symptoms by decades. There is no standardized algorithm for managing constipation in this patient population, nor are there dedicated treatments. Studies suggest that constipation can affect quality of life to …
