Clinical trials: Functional Constipation
Constipation, Prolapse, Vaginal
Effect of Preoperative Fiber on Postoperative Bowel Function
Post-operative constipation is one of the most common complaints after pelvic organ prolapse surgery. Psyillum fiber is an FDA-approved, over the counter dietary supplement that is commonly used to treat constipation.
- Trial name
- NCT04882995
- Testing
- Psyillium fiber
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 84 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Functional Constipation
Dose-ranging Efficacy of Polydextrose Supplement on Colonic Transit Time and Symptoms in Adults With Functional Constipation
This study will investigate the effectiveness of Polydextrose, a dietary fiber, at decreasing Colonic Transit Time and the gastrointestinal symptoms of Functional Constipation.
- Trial name
- NCT02314936
- Testing
- Litesse powder containing 12 g polydextrose, Litesse powder containing 8 g polydextrose, Litesse powder containing 4 g polydextrose
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 192 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- KGK Science Inc.
Constipation
Effects of Alpha-1 Antagonist, Stress and Relaxation on Anorectal Functions
This study is designed to better understand the effects of effects of stress, relaxation, and a medication alfuzosin on bowel control and emptying in healthy people and patients with bowel problems.
- Trial name
- NCT01834729
- Testing
- Alfuzosin
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 74 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Functional Constipation
The Effect of Probiotics on Constipation, and Intestinal Microflora in Children With Functional Constipation
To compare the differences of fecal microflora between constipated and non-constipated healthy children, and evaluate the efficacy of probiotics in reducing symptoms of constipation and the influence of intestinal microflora in…
- Trial name
- NCT03054805
- Testing
- Magnesium Oxide, MIYAIRI-BM
- Volunteers
- 153 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Chang Gung Memorial Hospital
Intestinal Diseases, Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Biomarkers for Intestinal Permeability in Patients With Constipation
Our overall objective with this study is firstly to provide a comprehensive assessment of intestinal permeability, mucosal barrier function using existing biomarkers and secondly to explore novel biomarkers for measuring…
- Conditions
- Intestinal Diseases, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Constipation
- Trial name
- NCT02246647
- Testing
- Permeability measurement, Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, Flexible sigmoidoscopy
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 39 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Constipation-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Cheno Effect on Transit in Health and IBS-C
The study hypothesis is that the naturally occurring bile acid, chenodeoxycholic acid, induces acceleration of colonic transit in health and in patients with constipation-predominant Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS-C).
- Trial name
- Chenotransit (NCT00912301)
- Testing
- Sodium chenodeoxycholate (NaCDC)
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 36 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Mayo Clinic
Constipation
Bowel Function After Minimally Invasive Hysterectomy
Postoperative constipation affects up to a third of women undergoing minimally invasive (MIS) gynecologic surgery and is a major source of anxiety and discomfort.
- Trial name
- NCT04263896
- Testing
- Polyethylene Glycol 3350
- Where
- United States
- Volunteers
- 97 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- University of Chicago