Can a daily fiber supplement ease constipation in kids with brain injuries?
NCT ID NCT07740785
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a daily psyllium husk supplement or increased dietary fiber can relieve constipation in children aged 2 to 14 with neurological impairment. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving psyllium husk, the other receiving advice on increasing fiber intake. The study uses ultrasound to measure rectal wall thickness as an objective way to assess constipation before and after the intervention, aiming to improve bowel function and quality of life.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Psyllium husk (a dietary fiber supplement) and dietary fiber advice
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a simple, safe dietary approach to ease constipation and improve quality of life for children with neurological impairment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, and results may not apply to all children. Fiber can sometimes cause bloating or gas, and the benefit may be modest.
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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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Ain Shams University
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, 11252, Egypt