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The Effects of Prune Juice on Bowel Movement Patterns, Constipation Symptoms, and Quality of Life
Led by Dalin Tzu Chi General Hospital · Updated on 2025-09-12
90
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
79 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study investigates the effects of different prune juice dosages on bowel movement patterns, constipation symptoms, and quality of life in older adults. Using a factorial experimental design, 90 participants aged 65 to 100 with functional constipation will be randomly assigned to receive 100 mL, 150 mL, or 200 mL of prune juice daily for four weeks. The study aims to determine a safe and effective dosage for constipation management, offering a non-pharmacological approach to improving bowel health in older adults.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
The Effects of Prune Juice on Bowel Movement Patterns, Constipation Symptoms, and Quality of Life
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Older adults aged 65 to 100 years
- Cognitively aware and able to express their opinions
- Diagnosed with functional constipation
You will not qualify if you...
- Diagnosis of diabetes mellitus
- Cognitive impairment, including moderate to severe dementia or psychiatric disorders
- Aphasia
- Severe hearing impairment
- Presence of gastrointestinal diseases including gastrointestinal bleeding, intestinal obstruction, abdominal tumors, irritable bowel syndrome, acute diverticulitis, diarrhea, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis
- History of abdominal surgery
- Regular use of probiotics
- Regular use of traditional Chinese medicine or folk remedies for constipation relief
- Difficulty swallowing or risk of aspiration
- Major illnesses such as current cancer treatment or severe cardiovascular diseases
- Currently hospitalized
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Licensed Long-Term Care Institutions in Chiayi Region
Chiayi City, Chiayi County, Taiwan, 51591
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
FACTORIAL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
3
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