CONSTIPATION

This study tests whether artificial intelligence (AI) can help doctors find precancerous growths in the upper part of the colon during a colonoscopy. About 1,200 people with symptoms like stomach pain or constipation will take part. The goal is to see if using an AI device leads …

This study tests if teaching patients a gentle belly massage (called effleurage) before abdominal surgery can prevent constipation after the operation. About 42 adults having abdominal surgery will be randomly assigned to learn the massage or receive standard care only. Constipat…

This study tests whether a 14-day course of the antibiotic rifaximin can reduce bothersome bloating in adults with irritable bowel syndrome, functional constipation, or functional abdominal bloating. About 78 participants will receive either rifaximin or a placebo, and researcher…

This study tests whether a probiotic called Akk09 can help adults with constipation have more regular and softer bowel movements. About 70 people will take either the supplement or a placebo for 4 weeks. Researchers will also check for changes in inflammation, immune response, an…

This study tests whether a diet rich in soluble fiber and certain carbohydrates can improve bowel movements and reduce gut symptoms in adults with constipation. Researchers will track stool frequency, form, and symptom severity in 180 participants. The goal is to find a simple, e…

This study looks at whether whole-body vibration can relieve constipation in women after menopause. Fifty women aged 50-60 with functional constipation will use a vibrating platform to see if it improves their symptoms and quality of life. The goal is to find a simple, drug-free …

This study follows 80 adults who had a procedure called percutaneous endoscopic caecostomy (PEC) for severe chronic constipation that didn't get better with standard treatments. Researchers will check long-term quality of life and how well the procedure is tolerated by phone inte…

This study tests whether drinking oat milk daily for 4 weeks can improve bowel movements and ease constipation in adults aged 25-50. About 100 participants with constipation will be split into two groups: one drinks oat milk, the other does not. Researchers will track changes in …

This study looks at whether giving fish oil nutrition before colon surgery helps people with severe constipation recover better. About 306 adults will be observed to compare starting fish oil before versus after surgery. The goal is to see if earlier nutrition reduces complicatio…