Lactulose for gut health in diabetes with constipation
Treatments studied
Part of Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study tests if a common stool softener called lactulose can improve gut health and metabolism in people with type 2 diabetes and long-term constipation. It aims to see if changing gut bacteria can help both digestion and blood sugar control.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You have type 2 diabetes
- You have constipation that has lasted at least 6 months, with symptoms like straining, hard stools, or less than 3 bowel movements per week
- You are not taking laxatives, probiotics, or antibiotics (and haven't in the last month)
- You do not have irritable bowel syndrome with constipation (IBS-C) or other serious gut diseases
- You can keep your diet and diabetes medications stable during the study
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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