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Can magnets cure constipation? new study tests magnetic belly therapy

NCT ID NCT06578442

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Aug 20, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether applying a magnetic field to the belly can reduce constipation severity. 75 adults with chronic constipation were split into three groups: one received active magnetic therapy twice a week for 8 weeks, one received a sham treatment (device on but no magnetic field), and one received only standard education on managing constipation. All groups also got the same education. The main goal was to see if the magnetic therapy lowered constipation scores and improved quality of life.

What this could mean

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Active substance
magnetic field therapy
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a drug-free option to reduce constipation severity and improve quality of life.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with no phase designation. The sham group received no active stimulation, so results may be influenced by placebo effects.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

75 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Feb 2019

Finished

Apr 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 68 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Presence of chronic constipation according to Rome III criteria * Ages of 18-68 * Indicate magnetotherapy treatment, * Not having used any medication for constipation during the treatment * Fully cooperative Exclusion Criteria: * Severely obese patients * Electrical implants in their body * Pregnancy * Implanted inner ear implants * Small implants that may be affected by the magnetic field * Epilepsy * Untreated hypertoid * High fever

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Istanbul Gedik University

    Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • Istanbul Medipol University

    Istanbul, Beykoz, 34100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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