Medication study for constipation in Parkinson's
Treatments studied
Part of Brain & nervous system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests whether a medication called tenapanor can help relieve constipation in people with Parkinson's disease. If you have Parkinson's and have been struggling with constipation for at least 6 months, this trial may offer a new option to improve bowel regularity.
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Who can take part
- You are between 50 and 89 years old.
- You have been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (mild to moderate stages 1-3).
- You have chronic constipation (fewer than 5 bowel movements per week) over the last 6 months.
- Your stools are generally hard or lumpy (type 1–3 on the Bristol Stool Scale).
- You do not have certain other gut conditions like chronic diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, or inflammatory bowel disease.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding, and if needed, you agree to use contraception.
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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