Chinese Herbal Medicine for Constipation in Older Adults
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This trial tests a Chinese herbal medicine formula (SCD-2101) to see if it can help older adults with chronic constipation. It aims to improve bowel movement frequency and comfort without the need for laxatives.
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Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older.
- You have had long-term constipation (according to the Rome IV criteria, such as straining, hard stools, or feeling blocked).
- In the past 2 weeks, you had fewer than 2 complete bowel movements per week without using laxatives or enemas.
- You have had a colonoscopy in the last 5 years that showed no major problems (or only small polyps less than 0.5 cm).
- You are able to follow instructions in Chinese and use WhatsApp and an electronic diary.
- You are not currently taking medications that could affect the study (like antibiotics, painkillers, or hormones) and have no history of allergy to Chinese herbs.
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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