Effects of Probiotics on Symptoms of Constipation in Adults With Functional Constipation (NCT06969872) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Probiotics on Symptoms of Constipation in Adults With Functional Constipation
Taiwan165 participantsStarted 2024-12-27
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of 1 capsules of ABKefir per day on symptoms of constipation in subjects with functional constipation by clinical trial.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 75 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* male or female
* aged 18-75 years old
* fulfill Rome IV criteria for functional constipation
* have not participated in similar research in the past three months
Exclusion Criteria:
* Personal or family history of colon cancer, celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel disease
* Irritable bowel syndrome diagnosed during colonoscopy
* Those who are pregnant recently (including men and women), or are pregnant or breastfeeding women.
* Taking antidepressants, anti-anxiety drugs and other psychotropic drugs.
* Long-term medication is required to improve constipation
* Those diagnosed with myocardial infarction, cerebral infarction, malignant tumor and/or other serious diseases are not suitable for participating in the study.
* Allergic symptoms to probiotics or any ingredients
* Having a history of serious mental illness
* Drug-related crimes or alcohol problems
* Have recently traveled to areas where parasitic diseases are prevalent.
What they're measuring
1
Change from baseline symptoms of constipation at week 4 and 8
Timeframe: Week 0, 4 and 8
2
Change from baseline symptoms of constipation at week 4 and 8