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Soluble and Osmotic Fibre (SOLOS) Diet for Constipation

Singapore180 participantsStarted 2026-02-02

Plain-language summary

This research aims to study the dual effectiveness of incorporating soluble fibre and osmotic carbohydrates (SOLOS), with or without restricting fructans and GOS, and present novel findings in managing GI symptoms in patients with functional bowel disorders with constipation. These findings may also support researchers and clinicians in shaping new dietary approaches in the management of general constipation symptoms.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Presented with symptoms of FC, IBS-C, or SIBO-C * Were aged 18 to 70 years old. (Research focus is on adult patients, excluding older adults and children) * Date of baseline (first) and follow-up appointments ranged from January 2021 to December 2025 * Did not attend follow-up appointments (Data would be treated as "intention to treat" and data points were carried forward for conservative analysis). Exclusion Criteria: * Had no history of constipation-related symptoms (Does not relate to research question's population or outcome) * Started treatment before January 2021 * Were not due for follow-up before the end of December 2025 * Symptom and stool data inadequately recorded

What they're measuring

Stool frequency

Timeframe: January 2021 to December 2025

Stool form

Timeframe: January 2021 to December 2025

Gastrointestinal Symptom Frequency

Timeframe: January 2021 to December 2025

Gastrointestinal Symptom Severity

Timeframe: January 2021 to December 2025

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07388589

SponsorSingapore Institute of Technology

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2027-03-01

Contact for this trial

Bridgette J Wilson, Dr

+65 82629995 bridgette.wilson@singaporetech.edu.sg

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 70 Years

SexALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.