Clinical trials
Constipation clinical trials
Below are recruiting constipation clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 90 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07039448Recruiting
Acupressure for constipation in adults with mental illness
This trial tests if learning and practicing acupressure on yourself can help relieve constipation in adults who are staying in a psychiatric hospital. You would receive training and practice at home for four weeks.
Tuenmen, New TerritoriesAges 18 years+ - NCT06221722Recruiting
Brain scan study for treating constipation
This trial uses brain scans to see if doctors can predict how well constipation treatments will work. It is for adults with functional constipation, but only if they have no other digestive problems or medical implants.
Yinchuan, NingxiaAges 18–45 - NCT07588633Recruiting
Fiber Supplement to Help Constipation During Pregnancy
This study tests whether a fiber supplement (Materna® Opti-fiber) can safely relieve constipation in pregnant women. If you're experiencing constipation during pregnancy, this trial may help determine if this supplement is effective for you.
Osasco, São PauloAges 21 years+ - NCT07387952Recruiting
Fecal transplant with nutrition help for chronic constipation
This trial tests if a fecal microbiota transplant combined with nutritional support can improve chronic constipation that hasn't gotten better with standard treatments. It's a small early study to see if the approach is safe and works.
BeijingAges 18–70 - NCT07323407Recruiting
Brain stimulation for hard-to-treat constipation with bodily distress
This trial tests if a gentle electrical current applied to the scalp can improve severe constipation in people who also experience persistent physical symptoms (like pain or bloating) that cause high worry. It is for those who have not gotten relief from standard laxatives.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 18–80 - NCT06877078Recruiting
Podcast for constipation before surgery
This study tests if listening to a podcast about preventing constipation before surgery can help people who are having back, shoulder, knee, or hip surgery. If you are scheduled for one of these surgeries, you may be able to take part.
SilkeborgAges 18 years+ - NCT07091084Recruiting
Herbal supplements for constipation in cancer survivors
This study tests whether herbal supplements can help cancer survivors who have ongoing constipation. If you finished cancer treatment at least a month ago and have had constipation symptoms for at least 6 months, this trial may be a good fit.
Basking Ridge, New JerseyAges 18 years+ - NCT06963125Recruiting
Prune juice for constipation in older adults
This study tests whether drinking prune juice can improve bowel movements, reduce constipation symptoms, and enhance quality of life in older adults who have trouble going to the bathroom regularly.
Chiayi City, Chiayi CountyAges 65–100 - NCT06969872Recruiting
Probiotics for Constipation Relief
This trial tests whether taking probiotics can help relieve constipation in adults. If you have chronic constipation but no serious health issues, you may be able to join.
Taichung, SouthAges 18–75 - NCT03819062Recruiting
Stomach–bowel nerve stimulation for long-term constipation
This trial studies a device that stimulates nerves near the lower back (sacrum) to improve bowel function in people with severe constipation that hasn’t responded to standard treatments. It may help if your constipation involves problems coordinating bowel movement and the muscles around the rectum.
Hamilton, OntarioAges 6–70 - NCT06106685RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Washed microbiota transplant for chronic constipation
This trial tests a treatment called washed microbiota transplantation (a procedure that delivers healthy gut bacteria to your colon) for adults with chronic constipation. The goal is to see if it can improve bowel movements without the need for laxatives.
Nanjing, JiangsuAges 18–70 - NCT06390761Recruiting
Acupuncture for constipation in Parkinson's disease
This trial tests whether acupuncture can help relieve constipation in people with Parkinson's disease. If you have both Parkinson's and constipation that is not caused by another medical condition, this study may offer a non-drug treatment option.
Xi'an, ShaanxiAges 35–80 - NCT07765004Recruiting
Probiotic supplement for constipation relief
This study tests whether a probiotic supplement can improve constipation symptoms like infrequent bowel movements or hard stools. It might help you have more regular, softer stools.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT06543979RecruitingPhase 1/Phase 2
Anorectal manometry for children with chronic constipation
This study is for children aged 4–16 who have long-term constipation that doesn't get better with standard laxatives. It uses a test called anorectal manometry to measure how well the muscles in the bottom work, which can help guide treatment.
CairoAges 4–16 - NCT07713810Recruiting
Can supplements help with constipation? A study on health products
This study tests if certain health and wellness products can improve constipation and related health issues. It compares the active product to a placebo (a dummy product without active ingredients) to see if it really works.
Del Mar, CaliforniaAges 21–105 - NCT07694830Recruiting
Core exercises and diet advice for overweight women with constipation
This study tests whether specific core exercises and nutritional counseling can improve stress and metabolic health in overweight women with functional constipation. If you're eligible, you may get a structured program to help with your symptoms.
Kafr ash Shaykh, Kafr el-Sheikh GovernorateAges 18–45 - NCT07654959Recruiting
Test anxiety and bowel health in physiotherapy students
This study looks at how test anxiety affects bowel health and constipation in students. It may help understand the link between stress and digestive problems.
Ankara, AnkaraAges Any age - NCT07545772RecruitingPhase 2
Testing Brenipatide for Constipation-Focused IBS
This trial tests a new medicine called brenipatide to see if it can help people with IBS-C (irritable bowel syndrome with constipation). The study focuses on whether the drug reduces belly pain and improves bowel movements in people whose main symptom is hard or infrequent stools.
Mesa, ArizonaAges 18–75 - NCT07529457Recruiting
Probiotic treatment for constipation in adults
This study tests whether a probiotic product can help adults with constipation have more regular bowel movements. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that may improve digestive health.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT07506122Recruiting
Acupuncture for chronic constipation: dose study
This trial tests different amounts of acupuncture to see which dose works best for chronic constipation. It may help if you have had constipation for at least 6 months and have fewer than 2 complete bowel movements per week without using laxatives.
Wuhan, HubeiAges 18–75 - NCT07462481Recruiting
Probiotic study for constipation relief
This trial tests whether a probiotic can help people with constipation. You may be eligible if you have fewer than 3 bowel movements per week or hard, lumpy stools.
Suzhou, JiangsuAges 18–65 - NCT06802042Recruiting
Probiotic for constipation in pregnancy
This trial tests if a probiotic called Lactobacillus can help relieve constipation in pregnant women and improve gut health. It compares the probiotic to a placebo to see if it is safe and effective.
Beijing, Beijing MunicipalityAges 18–40 - NCT07382167RecruitingPhase 3
Study of Tenapanor for Chronic Constipation in Adults
This study tests an investigational drug called tenapanor for people with chronic idiopathic constipation (constipation with no clear cause). It aims to see if the drug can safely improve bowel movements in adults.
Foley, AlabamaAges 18–80 - NCT07372326Recruiting
Electronic moxibustion for constipation after stroke
This trial tests if a type of heat therapy called electronic moxibustion, timed according to traditional Chinese medicine principles, can help relieve constipation in people who have had a stroke.
Jinhua, ZhejiangAges 30–80
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for constipation?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 90 recruiting constipation studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a constipation trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a constipation trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
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Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.