CONSTIPATION - FUNCTIONAL

This study looks at whether a device called Peristeen Light can help adults who have trouble controlling their bowels, including those with fecal incontinence or chronic constipation. About 60 participants will use the device for 12 weeks to see if their bowel function improves. …

This small pilot study tests whether a fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) combined with a prebiotic nutritional drink can safely improve chronic constipation. Five adults with functional constipation will receive the treatment and be monitored for changes in bowel frequency, stool…

This study looks at whether taking extra fiber (fructooligosaccharide or psyllium) can improve bowel function in women with constipation. About 25 women will take each fiber for 6 days and track their symptoms. The goal is to see which fiber works better and if they cause any sid…

This study explores whether sacral neuromodulation (a mild electrical stimulation of nerves in the lower back) can improve bowel symptoms like constipation, soiling, and stomach pain in children aged 3 to 18 with gut motility disorders. Researchers will use brain scans and comput…

This study interviews parents of 12–15 children aged 6–12 with functional constipation to learn how physical activity impacts their child's condition. Researchers want to understand if exercise can help relieve symptoms, since current treatments focus on medication and diet. The …