CompletedNot Applicable

Probiotic for Alleviating Functional Constipation in Adults

China100 participantsStarted 2024-07-02

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 and gut microbiota.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 70 Years

Sex

ALL

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Exclusion criteria

. Use of probiotics, prebiotics, or antibiotics within two weeks prior to enrollment and throughout the intervention period;
. Regular use of a high-fiber diet, as measured by the recommended food score (RFS);
. Regular use of medications affecting bowel habits, such as irritable bowel syndrome, functional bloating, and functional diarrhea;
. Currently have, or have had in the past 2 years, any gastrointestinal conditions such as: Crohn's disease, celiac disease, ulcerative colitis, malignant tumor of the colon;
. Medical history of cardiovascular, liver, or renal diseases; alcoholics;
. Hypersensitivity to probiotics or the ingredients used in this study;
. Pregnancy or breastfeeding;
. Participation in another clinical trial in the 3 months before enrollment. -

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

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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

1. Assessing the Improvement of Chronic Constipation Symptoms Following Probiotic Intervention.

Timeframe: 8 weeks

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07649564

SponsorWecare Probiotics Co., Ltd.

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-08-09

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