Washed microbiota transplant for chronic constipation
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
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.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have had constipation for at least 6 months, with fewer than 3 bowel movements per week without using laxatives.
- More than one-quarter of your stools have been hard or lumpy (like type 1 or 2 on the Bristol Stool Chart).
- You are willing to stop taking certain medications that affect gut movement or microbiome (like antibiotics, probiotics, or some stomach drugs) during the trial.
- You have not had major abdominal or pelvic surgery (except gallbladder removal, C-section, appendix removal, or polyp removal).
- You do not have other serious health conditions like heart disease, poorly controlled diabetes, active infections, or active cancer.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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