Could easing constipation slow kidney damage? small study investigates

NCT ID NCT06123195

Summary

This small pilot study tested whether treating constipation in people with chronic kidney disease might improve their kidney health. Researchers gave 14 patients with both conditions a constipation treatment and checked if it was practical to deliver. They measured changes in kidney function markers, inflammation, and gut bacteria over six weeks to gather preliminary data.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Memphis VA Medical Center

    Memphis, Tennessee, 38104, United States

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