Gut bacteria booster shows promise for constipation relief
NCT ID NCT07152795
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a daily probiotic called Weizmannia coagulans BC99 can improve chronic constipation. 90 adults with constipation took either the probiotic or a placebo for a period, and researchers tracked changes in stool form and gut bacteria. The goal was to see if the probiotic could help people have more regular, normal bowel movements.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Weizmannia coagulans BC99 (a probiotic)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural, over-the-counter option to ease chronic constipation without laxatives.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. Probiotics can cause mild bloating or gas in some people.
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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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Henan University of Science and Technolog
Luoyang, Henan, 462000, China
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