CONSTIPATION

This study looks at whether a new, high-resolution probe can better diagnose severe constipation that doesn't get better with standard laxatives. Researchers will compare results from healthy volunteers and patients with suspected colonic inertia. The goal is to improve diagnosis…

This study tests whether a probiotic supplement can safely relieve constipation in adults. About 105 people with chronic constipation will receive either the probiotic or a placebo. Researchers will track changes in stool consistency using the Bristol Stool Scale to see if the pr…

This study tests whether a traditional herbal formula called MZRW can help cancer survivors who suffer from constipation. Researchers will give 70 participants either MZRW or a placebo for two weeks and track bowel movements and gut bacteria changes. The goal is to see if MZRW is…

This study tests an injected drug called brenipatide in 342 adults with irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C). Participants will receive either the drug or a placebo for about 35 weeks. The goal is to see if brenipatide safely reduces abdominal pain and improves bowe…

This study tests whether a daily probiotic supplement called BioAmicus Complete can help infants with colic, constipation, diarrhea, and eczema. 140 babies will receive either the probiotic drops or a placebo (sunflower oil) for 25 days. Researchers will track changes in stool, c…

This study is testing whether a fermented milk drink containing a specific probiotic (Lacticaseibacillus paracasei strain Shirota) can help relieve constipation symptoms in Filipino adults. Researchers will measure changes in stool consistency, bowel movement frequency, and how l…

This study tests whether a popular dietary supplement called Inno Cleanse can reduce bloating in healthy adults who feel bloated often. Researchers will give 30 participants either the supplement or a placebo for two weeks and track changes in bloating, weight, and gut health. Th…

This study tests whether tenapanor, a drug already approved for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, can help people with cystic fibrosis who have constipation. Twenty-five adults will take a 50 mg tablet twice daily for 4 weeks and track their bowel movements and symptoms…

This trial studies 88 women undergoing vaginal surgery for pelvic organ prolapse. Half will take senna pills and half will use bisacodyl suppositories after surgery. Researchers will measure how quickly each group has their first bowel movement and how satisfied they are with the…

This study tests whether pyridostigmine, a drug that stimulates the gut, can safely relieve chronic constipation in people with Parkinson's disease. Constipation is a common and bothersome symptom that often appears years before movement problems. Sixteen adults with Parkinson's …

This study tests whether a daily probiotic supplement (Weizmannia coagulans) can reduce constipation and improve gut health in healthy, physically active adults aged 18 to 50. About 30 participants will take the probiotic or a placebo for 4 weeks each, with a break in between, an…

This pilot study is testing a multi-strain liquid probiotic in 20 adults who report having constipation. Participants take 70 ml of the probiotic daily for 28-35 days. The goal is to see if it improves constipation symptoms and quality of life, offering a possible alternative for…

This study at Mayo Clinic tests whether biofeedback therapy and inspiratory muscle training can help people with dyssynergic defecation—a condition where pelvic floor muscles don't relax properly during bowel movements. Two hundred adults aged 18 to 80 with chronic constipation w…

This study is looking at whether test anxiety during final exams is linked to bowel problems and constipation in university students. About 200 students will fill out questionnaires about their anxiety and digestive health. The goal is to better understand how mental stress might…

This study is creating a registry of up to 5,000 patients with various gut movement disorders, such as GERD, gastroparesis, and IBS. Doctors will use standard criteria to make accurate diagnoses and collect patient-reported outcomes. The goal is to improve understanding of these …

This study tests a new device called Fecobionics that measures how the rectum and anus work during bowel movements. Researchers want to see if it can predict which patients with a type of constipation called dyssynergia will benefit from biofeedback therapy. About 24 adults will …