CONSTIPATION - FUNCTIONAL

This study tests whether transplanting healthy gut bacteria (fecal microbiota transplant) combined with prebiotics can help people with chronic constipation that hasn't improved with standard treatments. Nineteen adults with refractory constipation will receive the treatment and …

This study tests whether a personalized diet plan from a dietitian can improve constipation in people with Parkinson's disease. Fifty-four adults will follow the diet for three months, with regular check-ins. Researchers will track bowel movements, gut bacteria, and diet quality …

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 tests whether a functional food called Benemix® can safely help adults with constipation have more regular and comfortable bowel movements. Eighty adults will take the product daily for 15 days and track their symptoms. The goal is to see if it improves stool frequency…

This study aims to design and test simple picture cards (pictograms) that help children aged 8 to 17 describe symptoms like constipation, bloating, and stomach pain. Many kids find it hard to explain what they feel in their gut, so these pictograms could make reporting symptoms e…