Probiotics for Alleviating Functional Constipation in Adults (NCT06637397) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Probiotics for Alleviating Functional Constipation in Adults
China100 participantsStarted 2024-07-04
Plain-language summary
To investigate the clinical effects of probiotics in relieving chronic constipation in adults, and evaluate the improvement of symptoms in patients with constipation as well as their impacts on gastrointestinal function, immunity, and gut microbiota.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion criteria
. Chinese adults who met the Rome III diagnostic criteria and were aged ≥20 years;
. patients with chronic constipation (duration of more than 6 months, with less than 3 bowel movements per week and/or Bristol Scale Type 1 and 2);
. patients in whom loose stools were rare without the use of laxatives;
. The criteria for irritable bowel syndrome were insufficient;
. patients that could complete the study according to the requirements of the trial protocol;
. patients that had signed the informed consent form;
. the study participants (including male subjects) had no fertility plans within 14 days before screening, and would voluntarily take effective contraceptive measures within 6 months after the end of the trial.
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Assessing the Improvement of Chronic Constipation Symptoms Following Probiotic Intervention.