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 95 clinical trials
Transcranial Alternating Current Stimulation for Refractory Constipation With Somatic Symptom Disorder
The purpose of this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of transcranial alternating current stimulation (tACS) in adults with refractory functional constipation comorbid with somatic symptom disorder. This population is characterized by persistent bowel dysfunction despite conventional treatments, frequent reliance on laxatives, and evidence of …
Observe Intestinal Tract Cleaness of Senile Constipation Patients Used Gastrointestinal External Stimulation
This is a prospective, randomized, double-blind controlled trial. Elderly patients with constipation requiring colonoscopy were randomly divided into four groups: 1. Received both gastrointestinal external stimulation and transcutaneouselectrical acupoint stimulation; 2. Received gastrointestinal external stimulation singly; 3. Received transcutaneouselectrical acupoint stimulation singly; 4. No stimulation was given. All groups received …
Effect of Probiotic on Gut Microbiota in Young Children With Functional Constipation
This study was a 28-day, open-label, randomized controlled trial involving infants and toddlers diagnosed with functional constipation. Participants were randomized to receive either Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum Dipro-X, lactulose, or a combination of both. The primary clinical outcomes assessed were bowel movement frequency, stool consistency, and defecation difficulty. To investigate …
Efficacy and Safety of Lubiprostone in the Treatment of Slow Transit Constipation
Lubiprostone has established efficacy and a favorable safety profile in chronic constipation and irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). However, clinical data specifically supporting its use in slow-transit constipation (STC), a distinct subtype of chronic constipation, remains limited.
Effect of Lactobacillus DSM17938+ on Functional Constipation and Intestinal Flora in Pregnant Women
Constipation (constipation) is a common clinical symptom, including difficulty in defecation and / or reduced frequency of defecation, dry and hard stool, difficulty in defecation, feeling of inexhaustible defecation, feeling of anorectal obstruction, time-consuming defecation and need for auxiliary defecation. Reduced defecation means defecation less than 3 times a week.Constipation …
Effectiveness of Self-Administered Acupressure Intervention in Managing Constipation of Adult Psychiatric In-Patient
Constipation is a common gastrointestinal condition characterized by unsatisfactory defaecation as a result of infrequent stools, difficult stool passage, or both. Overall, the average prevalence of constipation was estimated at 16% worldwide. It affects about 14.3% of the population in Hong Kong. The condition incurs significant costs, with over £162 …
The Beneficial Effect on the Bowel Function of a Food Supplement Based on Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae Rhamnoides L.) Extract in Subjects With Primary Functional Constipation
The study will aim to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of a supplementation with Sea Buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) at two different dosages for the management of the balance of intestinal function in subjects with primary functional constipation. The primary outcome is the improvement of the frequency of bowel movements …
Exploring the Potential Benefits of Probiotic Yogurt
This study aims to evaluate the effect of a high-activity probiotic yogurt on improving symptoms of chronic constipation, observing its regulatory effects on the gut microbiota and the incidence of adverse reactions in study participants over a 21-day intervention period.
A Single Arm Pilot Study of the Chinese Herbal Medicine Formula (SCD-2101) for the Functional Constipation in the Elderly
This single-arm, open-label pilot clinical trial will test the hypothesis that SCD-2101, a Chinese herbal medicine formula, will have efficacy in alleviating constipation in elderly individuals with functional constipation. All participants (n=14) will receive 2 weeks of intervention and 2 weeks of follow-up.
A Study to Assess the Effect of the Bio-K+ Probiotic Capsules (VL-BK-02) in Adults With Functional Constipation
The present study is a randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, parallel-group clinical study designed to assess the effects of IP in individuals with Functional constipation as compared to a placebo. Approximately 205 individuals aged between 18 and 60 years will be screened. Considering a screen failure of 20%, approximately 164 individuals will …
