Can magnets cure constipation? new study tests magnetic belly therapy
NCT ID NCT06578442
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether applying a magnetic field to the belly can reduce constipation severity. 75 adults with chronic constipation were split into three groups: one received active magnetic therapy twice a week for 8 weeks, one received a sham treatment (device on but no magnetic field), and one received only standard education on managing constipation. All groups also got the same education. The main goal was to see if the magnetic therapy lowered constipation scores and improved 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
- magnetic field therapy
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to reduce constipation severity and improve quality of life.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation. The sham group received no active stimulation, so results may be influenced by placebo effects.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul Medipol University
Istanbul, Beykoz, 34100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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