Sea buckthorn supplement for chronic constipation
Part of Digestive system clinical trials.
This study tests a food supplement made from sea buckthorn to see if it helps people with chronic constipation have more regular and comfortable bowel movements.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 to 70 years old.
- You have had constipation for at least 3 months.
- You have fewer than 3 bowel movements per week.
- You often have hard or lumpy stools, or feel like you can't empty completely, or need to strain or use your hands to help pass stool.
- You are not pregnant or breastfeeding.
- You are not HIV positive.
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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