Can a constipation drug bring relief to diabetics? new study aims to find out
NCT ID NCT03119584
First seen Apr 05, 2026 · Last updated Jun 17, 2026 · Updated 11 times
Summary
This study tests whether the drug linaclotide can improve bowel movement frequency in people with type 2 diabetes who have chronic constipation. About 23 participants will receive either the active drug or a placebo for two weeks, then switch after a two-week break. The goal is to see if the drug safely increases the number of spontaneous bowel movements compared to placebo.
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Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
El Paso, Texas, 79905, United States
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