Could a daily probiotic capsule ease constipation?
NCT ID NCT06969872
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a daily capsule of ABKefir probiotics can improve constipation symptoms like bowel movement frequency and stool consistency. Researchers will compare ABKefir to a placebo over 8 weeks in 165 adults aged 18–75 with functional constipation. The goal is to see if this supplement offers a simple, drug-free option for relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- ABKefir (probiotic)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural, daily supplement to ease constipation symptoms without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with 165 participants. Results may not apply to everyone, and the effect may be modest or no better than placebo.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chung Shan Medical University
RECRUITINGTaichung, South, 402, Taiwan
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