Probiotic capsules show promise for constipation relief

NCT ID NCT06730594

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Vedic Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether a daily probiotic capsule (Bio-K+) could help adults with functional constipation have more complete and comfortable bowel movements. Over 12 weeks, 168 participants took either the probiotic or a placebo. Researchers tracked changes in bowel movement frequency and stool consistency to see if the probiotic made a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Bio-K+ probiotic capsules (VL-BK-02)
What this could lead to: If successful, this probiotic could offer a natural, over-the-counter option to help people with chronic constipation have more regular and comfortable bowel movements.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 168 participants. Probiotics affect people differently, and results may not apply to everyone. The placebo effect is also common in constipation studies.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

constipation disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

FUNCTIONAL CONSTIPATION

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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