Evaluating the effects of probiotic yogurt on chronic constipation

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the impact of a high-activity probiotic yogurt on alleviating symptoms of chronic constipation over a 21-day intervention period. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving the probiotic yogurt and the other receiving a yogurt control. The study will monitor changes in gut microbiota and any adverse reactions experienced by participants. Eligible candidates must meet specific criteria related to chronic constipation and overall health.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Meet the Rome IV diagnosis criteria for chronic constipation;
2. Patients who are able to understand clinical studies and are committed to complying with study requirements and procedures;
3. Age 18-65. -

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Systemic (diabetes, autoimmune diseases, cancer), gastrointestinal or liver diseases known to be associated with alterations in the gut microbiota;
2. Patients who are pregnant or lactating;
3. have taken antimicrobials, probiotics, or drugs that inhibit stomach acid or gastrointestinal motility in the past 6 weeks;
4. Patients who changed their diet type during the study;
5. Patients who are allergic or intolerant to any component of the investigational product formulation;
6. Patients with cardiovascular, cerebrovascular, liver, kidney and hematopoietic system and other serious diseases and endocrine diseases, mental patients;
7. Stop taking the tested sample or add other drugs in the middle, unable to judge the efficacy or incomplete data;
8. short-term use of objects related to the function of the test, affecting the judgment of the result;
9. have been dieting, exercising excessively, taking weight loss medications or taking medications that may affect appetite in the past 3 months;
10. Current or past excessive use of alcohol, drugs, or supplements that may cause intestinal dysfunction or interfere with the evaluation of the efficacy of the study product -

Where it's running

• Suzhou Ninth People's Hospital Suzhou Ninth Hospital affiliated to Soochow University
  Suzhou, Jiangsu, China Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Ying Jin, Doctor
• Email: sunny13211@sina.com
• Phone: 13375163966

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.