Dietitian diet may ease constipation in Parkinson's patients
NCT ID NCT07213856
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a personalized diet plan from a registered dietitian can improve constipation in people with Parkinson's disease. Fifty-four participants will follow the diet for 3 months, with regular check-ins. Researchers will measure bowel movements, gut bacteria, and diet quality to see if the intervention helps.
What this could mean
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Active substance
dietitian-guided nutritional intervention (diet plan and counseling)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage constipation in Parkinson's disease, improving quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial (54 people) with no blinding, so results may not be conclusive or widely applicable. Dietary changes can be hard to stick with long-term.
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Locations
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Hospital de Clínicas de Porto Alegre (HCPA)
RECRUITINGPorto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
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