Vibrating capsule for different types of constipation
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial is testing a vibrating capsule to see if it can help people with different types of functional constipation. If you have constipation without a clear physical cause, this study may offer a new treatment option.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with functional constipation (using the Rome IV criteria).
- You are willing to take part in the study and sign a consent form.
- You do not have any blockages, narrowing, pouches, bleeding, or abnormal openings in your digestive tract.
- You do not have a cardiac pacemaker, a gastrointestinal pacemaker, or an allergy to plastic materials.
- You are not pregnant, and you do not have severe depression, anxiety, or an active serious stomach or intestinal condition.
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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