Probiotic shows promise for constipation relief
NCT ID NCT04997187
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a daily probiotic supplement called Bacillus coagulans could improve constipation symptoms and gut bacteria in adults. Eighty participants took either the probiotic or a placebo for 12 weeks. The goal was to see if the probiotic could ease discomfort and improve stool consistency.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Bacillus coagulans (a probiotic supplement)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural, over-the-counter option to help relieve constipation without harsh laxatives.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 80 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and probiotics can cause bloating or gas in some people.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Yangsan, Gyeungsangnam-do, 50612, South Korea
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