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Refractory Constipation clinical trials and research
As of November 12, 2026, Find a Trial lists 3 Refractory Constipation clinical trials that are recruiting, in China. Every study is explained in plain English. Data from ClinicalTrials.gov and NIH RePORTER, updated November 12, 2026.
- 3Clinical trials
- 1Country
Newest Refractory Constipation clinical trials
| Study | Phase | Where | Status | Registered |
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| Optimizing ear-based vagus nerve stimulation for hard-to-treat constipation | — | Xi'an | Recruiting | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Brain stimulation (tACS) for adults with stubborn constipation and somatic symptom disorder | — | Xi'an, Shaanxi and 1 other locations | Recruiting | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Evaluating brain connectivity in patients with refractory constipation | — | Yinchuan, Ningxia and 2 other locations | Recruiting | Jan 24, 2024 |
All recruiting trials (3)
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Optimizing ear-based vagus nerve stimulation for hard-to-treat constipation
This trial will test whether gentle electrical stimulation of the ear (taVNS) twice daily for 20 days helps adults with refractory constipation have more complete spontaneous bowel movements and reduces laxative use.
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Brain stimulation (tACS) for adults with stubborn constipation and somatic symptom disorder
We will test whether four weeks of gentle brain stimulation (tACS) can improve bowel movements and symptoms in adults with refractory functional constipation and somatic symptom disorder.
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Evaluating brain connectivity in patients with refractory constipation
This study is trying to see how brain activity in people with stubborn constipation can help predict if they will respond well to fluoxetine and other treatments.
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Quick answers
How many Refractory Constipation clinical trials are recruiting right now?
3, as of November 12, 2026. We update this list each time we refresh our data from ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where are these trials running?
All of them have sites in China. Each study page lists its sites and which ones are recruiting.
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