Gut check: probiotic shows promise for constipation relief
NCT ID NCT04997187
First seen Jan 10, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 23 times
Summary
This study tested whether a probiotic called Bacillus coagulans can help adults with functional constipation. 80 participants took the probiotic or a placebo for 12 weeks. Researchers measured changes in constipation symptoms and gut bacteria diversity.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for CONSTIPATION - FUNCTIONAL are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Locations
-
Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Yangsan, Gyeungsangnam-do, 50612, South Korea
Conditions
Explore the condition pages connected to this study.