Prune juice doses tested to relieve constipation in seniors
NCT ID NCT06963125
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether different amounts of prune juice can help with constipation in older adults living in long-term care. 90 people aged 65 to 100 with constipation will drink 100, 150, or 200 mL of prune juice daily for 4 weeks. Researchers will track changes in stool consistency and constipation symptoms to find a safe and effective dose.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- prune juice
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, non-drug way to manage constipation in older adults.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial with no placebo group, so results may not be conclusive. Prune juice may cause bloating or diarrhea in some people.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Licensed Long-Term Care Institutions in Chiayi Region
RECRUITINGChiayi City, Chiayi County, 51591, Taiwan