Herbal capsules aim to ease Post-Surgery constipation without harsh side effects
NCT ID NCT07648394
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jul 23, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This study tests whether Shouhui Tongbian Capsules, a traditional Chinese herbal medicine, can relieve constipation after surgery for benign anal or rectal conditions like hemorrhoids. 120 adults will be randomly assigned to take either the herbal capsules or a standard laxative for 8 weeks. Researchers will track symptoms, pain, quality of life, and changes in gut bacteria to see how the medicine works.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Shouhui Tongbian Capsules (Chinese herbal medicine)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a gentler, non-addictive option for constipation after anorectal surgery, potentially reducing pain and speeding recovery.
- What could go wrong
- This is an early-phase trial with only 120 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The herbal capsules may not work better than the standard laxative, and side effects are possible.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Phase
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Phase 1/2
Runs two stages together: safety and dose first, then whether the treatment works.
- Participants
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About 120 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Aug 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Jun 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
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18 to 75 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.
Inclusion Criteria: Surgical indication for a benign anorectal disease, including hemorrhoids or anal fistula Diagnosis of postoperative constipation after benign anorectal surgery Postoperative constipation symptoms such as difficulty defecating, reduced bowel movement frequency, hard or lumpy stools, incomplete evacuation, anorectal obstruction, or abdominal distension Ability to tolerate the planned anorectal surgical procedure without related contraindications Consciousness and ability to cooperate with treatment, follow-up, and questionnaire assessments Written informed consent provided by the participant or legally authorized representative Age 18 to 75 years, inclusive Exclusion Criteria: Severe systemic disease, including serious psychiatric or immune disorders Severe infection Malignant tumor Severe organic disease of a major organ, including the heart, liver, or kidneys Pregnancy Breastfeeding Postpartum period Coagulation dysfunction Other anorectal disease that may affect outcome assessment Known allergy to either study treatment or any treatment component Any other condition considered by the investigators to make participation unsuitable
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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China-Japan Friendship Hospital
Beijing, Chaoyang District, 100029, China
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