Status:
RECRUITING
Effects of Probiotics on Symptoms of Constipation in Adults With Functional Constipation
Lead Sponsor:
Chung Shan Medical University
Collaborating Sponsors:
SYNBIO TECH INC. Kaohsiung Taiwan
Conditions:
Functional Constipation (FC)
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-75 years
Phase:
NA
Brief 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.
Detailed Description
This randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial will be conduct for 8 weeks with one hundred and sixty-five adults. Subjects will be recruited and randomly assigned into three groups: (1) placebo, ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- 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.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 27 2024
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
September 30 2026
Estimated Enrollment :
165 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06969872
Start Date
December 27 2024
End Date
September 30 2026
Last Update
January 2 2026
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Chung Shan Medical University
Taichung, South, Taiwan, 402