Gut check: can a probiotic ease chronic constipation?

NCT ID NCT06730594

Summary

This study tested whether a specific probiotic capsule could help adults with chronic functional constipation. About 168 participants took either the probiotic or a placebo (a dummy pill) for 8 weeks, with follow-up for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in bowel movement frequency, stool consistency, constipation symptoms, and quality of life to see if the probiotic provided relief.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • AK Superspeciality Clinic

    Pune, Maharashtra, 411014, India

  • Anand Multispeciality Hospital

    Vadodara, Gujarat, 390016, India

  • Care Multispecialty Hospital

    Pune, Maharashtra, 412207, India

  • Gastrohub Hospital

    Pune, Maharashtra, 411027, India

  • Krishna Hospital

    Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, 221005, India

  • Lifeline multispecialty Hospital

    Pune, Maharashtra, 412101, India

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