CF constipation relief? new drug tenapanor under study

NCT ID NCT06810167

First seen Mar 28, 2026 · Last updated May 14, 2026 · Updated 6 times

Summary

This study tests tenapanor, a drug already approved for irritable bowel syndrome with constipation, in 25 adults with cystic fibrosis who also have constipation. Participants take one 50 mg tablet twice daily for 4 weeks and fill out questionnaires and daily diaries to track bowel movements and symptoms. The goal is to see if tenapanor can safely increase bowel movement frequency and improve quality of life.

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  • Massachusetts General Hospital

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    Boston, Massachusetts, 02114, United States

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