Ancient plant medicine tested for modern gut troubles
NCT ID NCT04486326
Summary
This study tested whether a medicine called crofelemer, made from a South American plant, could help reduce diarrhea in adults with functional bowel problems. It compared the plant-based medicine to a placebo (inactive pill) in 17 participants over 4 weeks. The main goal was to see if it improved stool consistency and was safe to use.
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Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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