CONSTIPATION - FUNCTIONAL

This study is testing a new treatment for people with chronic constipation that hasn't improved with standard laxatives or diet changes. Researchers will give participants a transplant of healthy gut bacteria (from a donor's stool) mixed with special prebiotic fibers, aiming to r…

This study aims to create and test picture cards (pictograms) that help children and teenagers ages 8-17 describe symptoms like constipation, bloating, and abdominal pain. Researchers will work directly with young people to design images that accurately represent different gut se…

This study is looking back at patient records to see if a specific high-fiber diet helped adults with chronic constipation feel better. Researchers will analyze data from about 180 UK patients who tried the diet, which focuses on certain types of fiber and sugars. The goal is to …

This study is testing whether a functional food called Benemix helps relieve constipation in adults. Researchers will enroll 80 adults with constipation who will take Benemix daily for 15 days. They will track bowel movement frequency, stool consistency, and any side effects to s…

This study will test if a dietitian-created eating plan can help relieve constipation in people with Parkinson's disease. Over 3 months, 54 participants will follow a personalized diet to see if it increases bowel movements and improves gut health. Researchers will compare this g…