Gut feeling: probiotic trial aims to ease constipation naturally
NCT ID NCT07507955
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a daily probiotic supplement called BLa36 can improve constipation in adults. Over 8 weeks, 105 participants will take either the probiotic or a placebo. Researchers will track stool consistency, gut health, and quality of life to see if the probiotic offers real relief.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Probiotic (Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BLa36)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a natural, safe option for relieving constipation without medication.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial. The probiotic may not work better than a placebo, and results may not apply to everyone with constipation.
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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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Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital
Suzhou, Jiangsu, 215000, China
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