Ancient herbal mix may ease constipation in cancer survivors

NCT ID NCT07091084

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a traditional herbal formula called MZRW can help cancer survivors who suffer from constipation. Researchers will give 70 participants either MZRW or a placebo for two weeks and track bowel movements and gut bacteria changes. The goal is to see if MZRW is a safe and effective way to improve bowel function without harsh medications.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Ma-Zi-Ren-Wan (MZRW) herbal formula
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a natural option to relieve constipation in cancer survivors without strong laxatives.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage trial with only 70 participants. The effect may be no better than placebo, and herbal supplements can have side effects or interact with other medications.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cancer constipation disorder neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CANCER CONSTIPATION FUNCTIONAL CONSTIPATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Memorial Sloan Kettering Basking Ridge (All Protocol Activities)
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Basking Ridge, New Jersey, 07920, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Bergen (All Protocol Activities)
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Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (All Protocol Activities)
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New York, New York, 10065, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Monmouth (All Protocol Activities)
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Middletown, New Jersey, 07748, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Nassau (All Protocol Activities)
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Rockville Centre, New York, 11553, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Suffolk- Commack (All Protocol Activities)
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Commack, New York, 11725, United States
Memorial Sloan Kettering Westchester (All Protocol Activities)
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Harrison, New York, 10604, United States

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